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| Question: | What' s your view on spirulina? |
| Answer: | Spirulina is an alga, and one of nature' s wonderful ' green' superfoods. Its green color is all down to chlorophyll, which is very cleansing and nourishing and contains the important mineral magnesium. As a wholefood in itself, spirulina provides an easily absorbable spectrum of nutrients, helps detoxify the body, and can be a good all-round tonic. Not only does it contain most vitamins and minerals, from beta-carotene to B vitamins, but also essential fats, protein and phytonutrients - plant nutrients with health-promoting antioxidant properties.
Spirulina has been shown to boost immunity, nourish the skin and increase energy. It would, however, be a mistake to consider it a ' magic bullet' that will protect you from a poor diet or unhealthy lifestyle. It' s available in capsules, tablets or powder: quality can vary greatly, so choose an organic variety. |
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