The health benefits of spirulina

Spirulina was a food source for the Aztecs and Mesoamericans up until the 16th century. It was first established as a 'wonderful food source' in 1967 by the International Association of Applied Microbiology' in the early 1970's by Sosa Texcoco.

Spirulina is an algae which has grown naturally on the earth for around 3.5 billion years, it is green-blueish in colour with a distinctive earthy taste.

More recently spirulina has been farm cultivated due to it being classed as one of the best superfoods, a title it has earned as a result of its packed nutrient and protein content.

Spirulina is rich in chlorophyll, but is primarily protein and essential amino acids. It has been said that spirulina is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

Whilst spirulina basks in the glory of its individual nutrients, it is also linked with lowering blood sugar levels, it is high in antioxidants, it helps to detoxify the body by removing heavy metals and helps to boost the immune system.

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