Like many other health conscious people around today its highly possible that you have never come accross spirulina capsules, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it quicly becoming the number one health supplement accross the globe. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or turned into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is distributed to health food companies.
Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, as much as 70% in fact, and it is the large volume of chlorophyll which gives it the deep green/blue colour it is famed for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you may recall was dropped in 2006 until recently due to the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range as a result of health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been shown to destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies require to function correctly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to mention here so why not visit our website for further details on spirulina and the many benefits we can all achieve 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.