What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is the world's first superfood and one of the most nutrient-rich foods on earth, dating back over 3 billion years. This microscopic blue-green microalgae is partly responsible for the production of oxygen in the atmosphere of our planet. It grows naturally in freshwater ponds and lakes in warm, sunny environments.

In March 1973, the Mexican government became the first government to officially recognize spirulina as a food.

In June 1981, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized its sale as a food (FDA Talk paper No 41, 160). Spirulina is a food that is harvested, dehydrated and marketed without further processing. The confusion about it comes from the fact that it is marketed as a powder or a tablet, which leads us to think that it is a supplement. It only looks like one.

spirulina algae powder

Spirulina is a non-traditional food
not a supplement

Spirulina is so concentrated in nutrients that 40 years ago, the World Bank and the United Nations declared it the healthiest food in the world. Its nutritional profile is so impressive that the scientific, nutritional, sports and medical communities have conducted over 100,000 scientific studies on its health benefits (just like chlorella).

Spirulina provides the highest concentration of protein in the world, in the form of essential amino acids to support muscle and cell growth and health.

It contains over 40 nutrients for overall health and its natural nitric oxide provides immediate and long lasting physical and mental energy.

Did you know?

  • About 65% complete digestible protein - contains every essential amino acid;
  • Contains more carotenoids than any other whole food and is an excellent source of vitamins A, K, B12 and iron, manganese and chromium;
  • The best source of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) - an essential fatty acid, necessary for human health. It plays a crucial role in brain function and normal growth and development;
  • Rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, chlorophyll and enzymes.

SPIRULINA IS YOUR GREEN DREAM
COME TRUE!

Spirulina is the natural equivalent of an energy drink - but it's even better because it's 100% natural, 100% green, carbon neutral, contains only ONE calorie per tablet, and contains no sugar, caffeine, gluten, chemicals or soy. Spirulina is also rich in B vitamins, electrolytes and other minerals necessary for good health, including zinc.

Spirulina is one of the most important sources of beta-carotene; its iron content, which fights anemia, is also very digestible; it contains several B vitamins, including B12. In short, spirulina is easily assimilated without cooking, a very practical and healthy advantage.

Its high phycocyanin content, nearly 20% of its weight, represents an exceptional "brain food" that acts on neurotransmitters. It is an antioxidant, an immune stimulant, an anti-inflammatory, an anti-allergic, and finally, it regenerates the liver.

It is the fastest and easiest way to fill up on energy and vitality. Best of all, unlike energy or protein drinks, it gives you instant and lasting energy to stimulate your brain and body. That's probably why spirulina has been a favorite of Olympic athletes and NASA astronauts for over four decades.

Now, it's yours!

(see the case of the 270 children irradiated by Chernobyl, treated for 3 to 6 months, 80% did not develop thyroid cancer contrary to other untreated children)

Hawaiian Spirulina vs Organic Spirulina

Hawaiian spirulina is cultivated outdoors in open and confined ponds in Hawaii. This method uses solar energy, allowing the spirulina to perform photosynthesis optimally. The natural environment and specific growing conditions in Hawaii contribute to producing spirulina of exceptional quality, rich in nutrients and high in phycocyanin, an antioxidant pigment beneficial to health. Hawaiian spirulina contains more beta-carotene because it is grown in open culture ponds. It is the only spirulina grown in a biosecure zone, certified free of pesticides, herbicides, and industrial pollutants in Hawaii. Each culture pond is supplied with 100% potable water from Hawaiian aquifers and pure seawater with beneficial trace minerals.

In contrast, Organic spirulina is cultivated in Mongolia. It is grown in covered ponds using water from a depth of 500 meters, reducing the presence of bacteria. Although these ponds are covered, they still allow the algae to grow under controlled conditions to ensure organic production. These outdoor systems enable the algae to thrive and develop in a protected environment, offering consumers nutrient-rich superfoods. Organic farming practices ensure the absence of pesticides and synthetic chemicals, guaranteeing a pure and natural product.

Both types of spirulina offer distinct advantages, related to their cultivation methods and specific environments. Hawaiian spirulina benefits from the natural sunlight and favorable climate of Hawaii. It is organic but not certified due to its cultivation method using a fertilizer called Chilean nitrate, which is not recognized by organic certifiers in Canada and the USA. On the other hand, organic spirulina benefits from controlled cultivation methods and the strict standards of organic farming. Hawaiian spirulina contains an average of 45,000 CFU (colony-forming units) per gram, while organic spirulina contains 37,000 CFU. There are only a few small differences between the two.

How to consume it: powder / tablets / capsules