What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is blue-green algae, which seems to be a very promising alternative option in the treatment of multiple health disorders.

These microscopic dark-green algae have the shape of spiral coils. Their color is explained by a combination of several natural pigments found in Spirulina: chlorophyll (green), carotenoids (yellow and orange) and phycocyanin (blue).

The alga is one of the oldest life forms on Earth, which billions of years ago produced the oxygen in our atmosphere so that other life forms could appear. Amazingly, Spirulina is still believed to be one a superfood containing multiple nutrients that are beneficial for human health.

Aborigines of Africa and America consumed Spirulina for centuries. However, scientific research on Spirulina started only 30 years ago. Multiple studies were done to define Spirulina's constituents and prove their benefits to human health.

Edible species are cultivated at specially designed algae farms to ensure purity and avoid contamination with toxic elements.

A great advantage of Spirulina is that it can be cultivated all around the world in many different climate conditions; however, it does prefer hot and sunny places. This aids Spirulina in the potential to get the most valuable phytonutrients.

Robert Henrikson, author of a book about Spirulina, in addition to many scientists, confirm that the algae show promises in:

• strengthening the immune system
• helping the body produce more red and white blood cells, as well as the cells, which kill viruses and germs
• increase antioxidant protection, helping the fight in free radicals responsible for body aging process
• lowering cholesterol levels
• promoting weight loss (it is said to satisfy the appetite better than any other food)
• support cardiovascular function
• improve gastrointestinal and digestive health by creating beneficial flora
• promote natural cleansing and detoxification

It is believed that Spirulina can reduce the risk of all kinds of cancers and help fight multiple viruses (herpes types 1 and 2, influenza, mumps, measles and even AIDS).

Spirulina is also viewed as a possible treatment for anxiety disorders, diabetes and allergies, as well as a source of vitality, life energy, better health and a stronger body.

Eating Spirulina.
Historically, people used spirulina to dress their food and to supplement meager diets, and it continues to be used for this purpose in some developing nations. Health food fans eat spirulina because they believe it is a valuable food supplement, consuming spirulina tablets and drinks, or sprinkling spirulina powder on their food.

Pure spirulina has a slightly mossy flavor, and it can taste a bit marine, depending on how it is cultivated. Some people enjoy the flavor of spirulina, along with the texture, which tends to be a bit clumpy. For people who don't care for the flavor, smell, and/or texture of spirulina, it is possible to find spirulina supplements (see below), which allow people to ingest spirulina without eating it.

• Each tablet contains 500 mg of spirulina.
• The most remarkable concentration of nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb.
• A great whole food alternative to isolated vitamins and minerals.
• Contains vegetable protein, beta-carotene, vitamin B-12, iron, trace minerals and GLA.
• Also contains all the essential amino acids.

Spirulina Tablets are made from the finest quality spirulina available. Spirulina is an excellent source of many naturally-occurring nutrients.

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