spirulina
noun
spi·ru·lina
ˌspī-rə-ˈlī-nə 
ˌspir-ə-ˈlē-
: a microscopic filamentous aquatic cyanobacterium (genus Spirulina, especially S. platensis synonym Arthrospira platensis) that is sometimes cultivated for use as food especially as a dietary supplement
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Blue tansy oil helps balance brassy hues, while spirulina strengthens the hair and adds shine.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The smoothie, available March 27 through April 8, is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apples, blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend and blue spirulina, a blue-green algae powder.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
The drink, called Electric Juice, consists of chocho, which is the most protein-rich plant source, and blue spirulina, the superfood that matches the Equinox EV’s blue color.
—Rachel Dalloo, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
The short ingredient list contains some highly nutritious and antioxidant-rich plants like wheatgrass, moringa, chlorella, and spirulina, with no extra ingredients that could irritate a sensitive gut.
—Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
The smoothie, available March 27 through April 8, is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apples, blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend and blue spirulina, a blue-green algae powder.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024
The drink, called Electric Juice, consists of chocho, which is the most protein-rich plant source, and blue spirulina, the superfood that matches the Equinox EV’s blue color.
—Rachel Dalloo, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
The short ingredient list contains some highly nutritious and antioxidant-rich plants like wheatgrass, moringa, chlorella, and spirulina, with no extra ingredients that could irritate a sensitive gut.
—Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Spirulina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirulina. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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