Spirulina? Revealed
Posted December 28th, 2008 by adminLike many other health conscious people around today its quite likely that you have never come accross 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 turned into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is sold to health food practitioners.
Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll that gives it 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 retired in 2006 until recently because of the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range because of health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been proved to destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also dense with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies need 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 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.
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