Spirulina is often described as blue green algae although it is technically a type of cyanobaceria. The name cyanobacteria was inspired by phycocyanin, a bluish pigment that they use for capturing light necessary for photosynthesis. This is the reason why the blue green algae also have chlorophyll content.
This dietary supplement grows in saltwater and freshwater alike and is safe for consumption for animals and humans alike.…