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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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.
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Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Unfortunately, astaxanthin is heat sensitive and the ORAC value is destroyed when spirulina is made into a powder.
—Brian Heteich, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
People with certain health conditions should avoid ingredients like chlorella and spirulina, as well as herbs like ashwagandha.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
Crafted from superfine sanding crystals enriched with shea butter, aloe leaf juice, and spirulina extract, this delivers gentle physical exfoliation to relieve keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, and rough skin textures.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Unfortunately, astaxanthin is heat sensitive and the ORAC value is destroyed when spirulina is made into a powder.
—Brian Heteich, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
People with certain health conditions should avoid ingredients like chlorella and spirulina, as well as herbs like ashwagandha.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2024
Crafted from superfine sanding crystals enriched with shea butter, aloe leaf juice, and spirulina extract, this delivers gentle physical exfoliation to relieve keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, and rough skin textures.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Spirulina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirulina. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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