Like many other health conscious people around today its very probable that you have never heard of spirulina tablets, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the most popular natural health supplement in the world?
Spirulina is basically an algae. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or manufactured into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is sold to health food businesses.
Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, with as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll that gives it the deep green/blue colour it is famous for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you might recollect was abandoned in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range because of health concerns over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also filled with antioxidants, which have been shown to assist prevent free radical damage in our bodies.
Spirulina is also dense with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as a great deal of other essential nutrients our bodies need to work 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.
