posted by admin on Jul 22
Like many other health conscious people around today its very possible that you have never come accross spirulina tablets, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the fastest selling health supplement in the world?
Spirulina is basically an algae. It is typically grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or manufactured into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being distributed 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 which gives spirulina the deep green/blue colour it is renowned for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you may recollect was dropped in 2006 until recently because of the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range as a result of health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been proved to help prevent free radical destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also filled with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as a great deal of other essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to mention 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.
