Like many other health conscious people around today its quite likely that you have never come accross spirulina capsules, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the fastest selling natural health supplement accross the globe?

Quite simply, spirulina is an algae. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being sold to health food companies.

Spirulina has an amazingly high chlorophyll content, as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll which 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 may recollect was dropped in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range as a result of health concerns over the chemicals used)

Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been shown to assist prevent free radical destruction 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 require to work correctly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention here so why not visit our website for more information on spirulina and the many 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.