Spirulina? Why is it Good For Me?
Like many other health conscious people around today its highly likely that you have never discovered spirulina powder, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it quicly becoming the most popular health supplement in the world. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or manufactured into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being sold to health food businesses.
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 famous for. In fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you may recollect was retired in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range as a result of health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also filled with antioxidants, which have been shown to destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also packed with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as a great deal of other vital nutrients our bodies need to work correctly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to discuss in this article so why not pop over to our website for more information 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.