Spirulina is powerful & cheap supplement for those who are interested in their health and fitness. While not strictly just a supplement as it is whole food as well, it provides numerous benefits to those who take it.
Spirulina is a blue-green algae, easily produced from the non-toxic Arthrospira genus of bacteria. The algae is quickly and cheaply grown using the following nutrient feed:
| Nutrient | Quantity |
| Baking soda | 16 g/l |
| Potassium nitrate | 2 g/l |
| Sea salt | 1 g/l |
| Potassium phosphate | 0.1 g/l |
| Iron sulphate | 0.0378 g/l |
It’s incredible the quality and quantity of nutrients that can be produced by this algae. It is extremely nutrient dense and can be produced cheaply in the right locations. Many people are saying that these types of algae are the future of foods for the world.
Spirulina may have beneficial effects on some potential health issues in the human body including:
- Cholesterol at dosages of 1 – 8g per day
- Muscle performance at dosages of 2 – 7.5g per day
- Blood glucose control at dosages of 2 per day
- Blood pressure control at dosages of 3.5 – 4.5g per day
- Fatty liver at dosages of 4.5g per day
The research around spirulina is still developing so it best to do your own research into whether it is right for you. Examine.com has a great compilation of research about spirulina here.
Spirulina generally comes in powder and tablet forms. The powder is great for mixing into water and smoothies however it does have a strong taste. The tablets are easy to take with water and reduce the taste of the spirulina. Tablets can be found here and powder from here.