One of the purest, most vibrant superfoods on our shelf. Our Blue Spirulina delivers concentrated phycocyanin, the brilliant blue antioxidant, along with plant protein, iron, B vitamins and trace minerals. It turns any smoothie or bowl electric blue, has none of the fishy taste of green spirulina, and is a favorite for daily energy and for nourishing the body during a detox.
BLUE SPIRULINA
Spirulina is a type of cyanobacteria, often referred to as blue green algae, and it is HIGHLY nutritious. It is widely considered a SUPERFOOD.
People take it to add nutrients and antioxidants to their daily routine.
PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS
Blue spirulina contains a variety of nutrients and vitamins in its plant like structure. It contains nutrients like iron, protein, calcium, magnesium, and more. Additionally, spirulina provides vitamins B1, B2, and B3, as well as amino acids and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.
CONTAINS ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES
A major component of blue spirulina is the antioxidant called phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is a plant based protein that gives spirulina its blue green color. Antioxidants like phycocyanin are studied for the way they interact with free radicals, a type of molecule in the body produced through oxidation.
A DAILY SOURCE OF PLANT PROTEIN AND IRON
Blue spirulina is a plant based source of protein and of iron, two things a lot of people are short on, especially on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Many people take it simply as a nutrient dense addition to a smoothie or a bowl.
MANY PEOPLE TAKE IT FOR ENDURANCE
Spirulina is popular with athletes and active people, and many take it as part of a training routine. Researchers have looked at spirulina and exercise induced oxidation, though the work is early and nothing is settled.
WHAT THE RESEARCH DOES AND DOES NOT SHOW
Spirulina is one of the most studied algae there is, and you will find plenty of headlines about it online. Here is our honest read. Most published studies are small, short, and done with isolated extracts rather than with a scoop of powder in a smoothie. They have looked at spirulina in the context of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, allergy symptoms, iron status and mood. None of that research supports treating, preventing or managing any medical condition with this powder, and we will not tell you otherwise. If you are managing a health condition, talk to your doctor before adding spirulina, particularly if you take medication.
Spirulina was consumed by the ANCIENT AZTECS and later became popular again when NASA proposed that it could be grown in space for use by ASTRONAUTS.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GREEN AND BLUE?!
The difference between regular spirulina and blue spirulina comes down to a single pigment protein complex known as phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is a powerful antioxidant that gives blue spirulina its signature blue hue.
Regular spirulina is a whole cell algae from which the phycocyanin is completely extracted. As a result, it has a green color. While it is the most easily harvested form of spirulina, its taste is less palatable, with many finding it to have an unsavory fishy quality that makes it difficult to add to juices, smoothies and breakfast bowls.
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