Spirulina is a filamentous cyanobacterium belonging to blue green algae.
Spirulina is regarded as one of the most prophylactic and healing nutritional ingredients due to its nutrient profile.
Spirulina contains high quality protein, minerals (K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Na), vitamins, particularly vitamin B12 and provitamin (carotene), polyunsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive molecules including phenolic acids, tocopherols, and linolenic acid.