Spirulina? What Exactly is It!
Like many other health conscious people around today its very possible that you have never come accross spirulina capsules, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it fast becoming the most popular natural health supplement accross the globe?
Quite simply, spirulina is an algae. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is distributed to health food practitioners.
Spirulina has an amazingly large chlorophyll content, as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll which gives spirulina the deep green/blue colour it is renowned for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you might recall was abandoned in 2006 until this year due to the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range because of health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been proved to assist prevent free radical destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as a great deal of other essential nutrients our bodies need to work properly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention here so why not visit our website for further details on spirulina and the many benefits we can all gain from using it.
The information provided in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. We always recommend that you consult a GP for any specific medical complaint or before you embark on a health regime of your own.
