Spirulina Powder Bulk

Spirulina is slowly becoming known the world over that it is now being commercially cultivated in carefully controlled organic ponds that mimic its natural habitat. This process is done to eliminate any possible contamination that can include various types of parasites, unwanted algae and species of microbacteria to produce pure spirulina powder bulk.

Currently the largest spirulina farms that produce commercial quantities of spirulina powder bulk are located in the  California desert where controlled cultivation is done from April to October. The ponds are supplied by water frm the Colorado River, with carbon dioxide and minerals necessary for photoysnthesis to produce pure spirulina. Many hours of intense exposure to the California desert sun each day promotes the rapipd growth of the spirulina bacteria.

After being harvested spirulina is converted into a mixture of thick consistency, then dehydrated and processed into spirulina powder. The powder is the  commercially packed and sold in various health food stores across the country. Nutritionists say spirulina should only be used as food supplement, not as food substitute because if produces large amounts of uric acid in the body when taken in large quantities and cause irreparable damage to the kidneys.

Spirulina powder is good for you because it stimulates and maintains your immune system making you resistant to various illnesses. It contains large amounts of carotenoids, a powerful antioxidant that protects you from the harmful effects of free radicals that are abundant in the environment. It protects the heart, it lowers blood pressure, it prevents cancer and it has powerful antiviral properties.

Spirulina is a rich source of minerals and contains all the B vitamins, gamma linoleic acid and some unique pigments called phycobilins responsible for giving spirulina its blue color. It contains beta carotene that any other whole foods providing you a steady supply of vitamin .

It is very rich in cholorophyll, the substance that absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in a process called photosynthesis. Its protein content is very high, accounting for 65% of its total content. It is also a very rich source of iron.

Spirulina powder bulk supplements can be purchased at health food stores and at drug counters in major shopping outlets. It is also available in both tablets and capsule forms. You can also obtain spirulina at virtual online stores in powder bulk, tablet and capsule forms.