Spirulina

Spirulina nutrition facts
the major reason why I prefer spirulina to chlorella? because it’s arguably the most nutrient-dense food on the planet. Taken as an average of different spirulina species, just one ounce contains the following nutritional content (24):
calories (81)
protein (39g)
dietary fiber (1g)
sugars (.9g)
fats:
total fat (3% daily value)
saturated fat (4%)
omega-3 fatty acids (230 mg)
omega-6 fatty acids (351 mg)
minerals:
copper (85%)
iron (44%)
manganese (27%)
magnesium (14%)
sodium (12%)
potassium (11%)
zinc (4%)
phosphorus (3%)
calcium (3%)
selenium (3%)
vitamins:
riboflavin (60%)
thiamin (44%)
niacin (18%)
pantothenic acid (10%)
vitamin k (9%)
vitamin e (7%)
folate (7%)
vitamin b6 (5%)
vitamin c (5%)
vitamin a (3%)
spirulina possible side effects
it’s absolutely critical to make sure that the quality and purity of the spirulina that you consume is of the highest standards. Particularly, like anything that comes from the sea, be certain to only purchase blue-green algae that is free from contamination. According to webmd, contaminated spirulina can cause the following: (25)
liver damage
stomach pain
nausea
vomiting
weakness
thirst
rapid heartbeat
shock, and even death
also, some sources suggest that pregnant women and children should not consume algae. Contact your natural health care provider to confirm whether or not you should be supplementing with spirulina.