Spirulina is an edible cyanobacterium, a division of bacteria commonly referred to as blue-green algae, and is widely-available in tablet and powder form as a dietary supplement. There are many claims when it comes to the benefits of spirulina, but a larger amount of scientific and medical research is needed to back up these promises. Here’s a look at some of the reported benefits along with a straightforward take on how likely these purported effects are. Spirulina Is a Good Source of Protein Look at the number of protein grams There are … [Read more...]