Spirulina? Why is it Good For Me? July 31, 2010
Like many other health conscious people around today its quite possible that you have never heard of spirulina powder, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the number one natural health supplement accross the globe?
Quite simply, spirulina is an algae. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being distributed to health food businesses.
Spirulina has an amazingly high chlorophyll content, with as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll which gives spirulina the deep green/blue colour it is famed for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you might recollect was dropped in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range as a result of health worries over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also filled with antioxidants, which have been shown to help 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 vital nutrients our bodies require to work correctly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to mention in this article 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.