Spirulina
Arthrospira platensis
Source
Sonoran Desert, California
Warnings
Phenylketonuria may present a possible contraindication
Function
Nutrition
Found In
Dark blue and green fresh-water algae
Spirulina is one of the most popular supplements in the world since it is high in protein, provides essential elements and phytonutrients, and creates its own energy from sunlight. Reduces chronic inflammation induced by oxidative damage that may DNA and cells. Spirulina is an excellent source of plant protein. It is regarded a "complete" protein because it contains all of the vital amino acids that your body need but cannot generate on its own.