Spirulina? Revealed
Like many other health conscious people around today its quite likely that you have never come accross spirulina, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it quicly becoming the fastest selling health supplement accross the globe. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being sold to health food businesses.
Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, with 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 might remember was dropped in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range due to health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also abundant with antioxidants, which have been proved to destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also filled with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies need 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 more information on spirulina and the numerous 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.
