Spiru-Blue Spirulina

Spiru-Blue by Dr. Mercola

Dr. Mercola’s Spiru-Blue is a powerful combination of two ingredients: organic spirulina and astaxanthin. You could say 'a superfood for the brain and the body'. The spirulina and astaxanthin combination can help support various body processes. The product contains Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) powder and Haematococcus pluvialis (astaxanthin alga), supplemented with vitamin A, beta-carotene.

Benefits

• Spirulina helps resolve fatigue*
• Spirulina contributes to the maintenance and development of muscles*
• Spirulina contributes to normal blood sugar levels*
• Spirulina reduces hunger and supports weight management*
• Spirulina has an antioxidant effect; protects healthy cells and tissues*
• Spirulina supports the immune system*
• Very low in heavy metals, yeasts and molds
• Grown without fertilizers and synthetic minerals
• Free from herbicides, pesticides and other harsh chemicals
• Grown with only natural herbal fertilizers
• Contains no soy or gluten, GMO-free, no irradiation

* = health claim pending European Commission approval

Suitable for everyone

Whether you're a vegetarian or carnivore, an athlete or a weekend tiger, a health-conscious baby boomer, or just watching your weight, Spiru-Blue caters to everyone. Spirulina enjoys several health claims awaiting approval by the European Commission.

Spirulina vs Chlorella

Spirulina grows as a blue-green freshwater and saltwater alga. Spirulina is often confused with chlorella. The basic difference between the two is that spirulina is considerably older and does not have a hard cell wall like chlorella. Chlorella is closer to plants, spirulina closer to algae. Spirulina is incredibly vital and nutritious and has little trouble with environmental factors such as climate change. It therefore has the potential to become a superfood for the entire world population.

Pure organic Spirulina

Thirty kilometers from the historic city of Pudukkottai in South India is Oonaiyur, a pristine stretch of land far from polluting industrial or agricultural activity, where the spirulina microalgae are grown on over 130 hectares of land. The soil is free from groundwater contamination and contamination with pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. As a result the organic spirulina in this product is low in heavy metals, yeasts and molds, grown without nitrate, fertilizers or synthetic minerals, free of GMO, and has not been irradiated.

Free from microcystins

The spirulina is produced without herbicides, pesticides, gluten and harsh chemicals. Cultivation takes place exclusively with natural herbal fertilizers and pure, artesian groundwater. Ultimately, the spirulina is third-party tested to ensure it is free of 15 different common microcystins, including ß-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA).

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin belongs to the group of nutrients known as carotenoids and has unique properties as an antioxidant at cellular level. It is made by plankton, algae and some plants, to protect against sunlight and oxygen. The astaxanthin used in this product is the patented Zanthin® and comes from the green Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, or blood rain algae. It is a natural form of Astaxanthin. These algae contain the highest concentration of astaxanthin.

From the micro-alga Haematococcus pluvialis

The human body does not produce astaxanthin itself. Intake through food or supplements is therefore essential. Astaxanthin can be found almost exclusively in sea products such as salmon, trout, shrimp, crab, lobster and in a food supplement of the Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, such as Zanthin® astaxanthin. Astaxanthin provides a red color. Animals that eat a lot of astaxanthin assume this color; think of lobsters and shrimps, but also flamingos with their pink feathers.

Patented extraction method DeepExtract™

Zanthin® astaxanthin is extracted and processed without the use of toxic chemicals using the patented DeepExtract™ method. This supercritical CO2 process produces a natural product that is safer for you and the environment. DeepExtract™ ensures a mild processing of high-quality astaxanthin at low temperatures. This eliminates the need for chemical solvents. Processing takes place in the absence of oxygen, which otherwise reduces degradation and chemical changes in the product. In addition, a special O2B™ Peroxidation Blocker stabilization technology is used to ensure long-term stability and antioxidant activity of the pigments. This keeps the astaxanthin fresh for up to 24 months. Spiru-Blue contains 300 mcg per dose (75 mcg per pill) of high-quality astaxanthin, unaffected by chemical solvents, free from impurities and residues, and free from GMO. Stable, fresh and durable.

About Dr. Mercola

The Dr. Mercola nutritional supplement line was developed by physician-osteopath Joseph Mercola. As early as 1997, Mercola founded the website www.mercola.com, which became one of the world's most visited natural health websites. Mercola is a passionate advocate of natural medicine and an absolute authority in the field. His goal is to transform the prevailing traditional medical paradigm. Healthy nutrition, exercise and supportive supplementation play a foundational role in this. Dr. Mercola’s special products are of very pure origin and of high bioavailability. His holistic view on people and health has resulted in a qualitatively extraordinary dietary supplement line.