Spirulina? Revealed
July 31, 2010
Spirulina is basically an algae. It is mainly 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 high 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 famed for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you might recall was retired in 2006 until this year due to the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range due to health worries over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also abundant with antioxidants, which have been proved to assist prevent free radical damage in our bodies.
Spirulina is also dense with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies need to function properly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to discuss here 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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