Its hard to believe something so vibrant and beautiful could be so good for you. Blue Spirulina is taking over the healthy, instagram foodie world. Not only does it turn anything it touches an amazing bright blue its also packed with nutrients and beneficials benefits. Here's a few reasons you should incorporate blue spirulina into your daily routine.
First off where does it come from?
Blue Spirulina is derived from a blue-green algae, (Arthrospira platensis). This algae is more known as Spirulina. Phycocyanin is a blue pigment derived from Spirulina which gives the algae it’s dark blue pigment when it’s extracted.
Phycocyanin is only found in Spirulina and other species of blue green algae and is the main difference between other green superfoods like wheatgrass and chlorella. But besides just being a beautiful blue color, phycocyanin is a powerful antioxidant.
Why add Blue Spirulina to your daily routine?
Spirulina is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and antioxidants. It contains vitamin E, selenium and tyrosine, which are all known for their powerful and effective anti-aging effects. The antioxidants in tyrosine eliminate free radicals and slow down the aging of skin cells.
