Yes! Spirulina is safe and has a long history of safe use, including early African and Mexican civilizations. For the past 20 years, millions of people around the world have used it as a safe dietary supplement. In addition, the United Nations and the World Health Organization recognize spirulina as safe and particularly nutritious. However, in recent years, there have been large commercial farms that are not as concerned about the quality. They market spirulina contaminated with heavy metals. So carefully choose the spirulina you buy and inquire about its origin. Not all spirulina is of equal quality.
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Is spirulina safe for consumption?
Is spirulina easily digestible?
Yes, spirulina is very easy to digest. It has only one soft cell wall and thus quickly dissolves in our digestive system.
What is Spirulina?
Spirulina belongs to the family of blue-green algae. It is a miniscule little algae that looks spiral-shaped. Hence the name 'spirulina'. Spirulina is already 3.6 billion years old and was the first producer of oxygen on Earth. This algae grows in the mineral-rich alkaline lakes and waters.
This blue-green algae contains phycocyanin, which gives spirulina its blue colour. It is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates the immune system. Spirulina also contains chlorophyll, responsible for the green colour. This green pigment has a particularly high detoxifying effect and protects the liver.
What are sprinkles?
Spirulina sprinkles are the purest form of this incredible microalgae. Sprinkles do not undergo any form of industrial processing - as is the case with powders and pills. Powders and pills are processed in an industrial way. During spray-drying, the spirulina is heated resulting in a loss of nutrients. Fillers are also used with tablets. Thanks to natural growth and our unique drying method at low temperatures, we can supply spirulina of a superior quality.
Nutritional table
Macronutrients
| Energy | 1535 kJ / 367 kcal |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| of which saturates | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 65 g |
| Salt | 2.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
Minerals
| Calcium | 700 mg |
| Iron | 125 mg |
| Potassium | 1668 mg |
| Sodium | 1175 mg |
| Magnesium | 252 mg |
| Phosphor | 858 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Manganese | 5 mg |
| Copper | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium | 100 mcg |
Natural pigments
| Phycocyanin | 27.3 mg |
| Chorophyll A+B | 1133 mg |
| Carotenoides total | 108 mg |
Essential fatty acids
| C 14:0 Myristic | 18 mg |
| C 16:0 Palmitic | 2650 mg |
| C 16:1 Palmitoleic | 240 mg |
| C 17:0 Heptadecanoic | 15 mg |
| C 18:0 Stearic | 96 mg |
| C 18:1 Oleic | 235 mg |
| C 18:2 Linoleic | 1430 mg |
| C 18:3 Gamma-linolenic (GLA) | 960 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamine A (beta carotene) | 23000 IU |
| Vitamine B1 (thiamine) | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamine B2 (riboflavine) | 4 mg |
| Vitamine B3 (niacin) | 14 mg |
| Vitamine B6 (pyridoxine) | 600 mcg |
| Vitamine B9 (folic acid) | 100 mcg |
| Vitamine B12 | 200 mcg |
| Vitamine C | 8 mcg |
| Vitamine E (tocopherol) | 10 mcg |
| Vitamine K | 2 mcg |