Chlorella and Spirulina
- Huron Point Acupuncture
- Aug 18
- 1 min read
When you think of algae, you may think of stinky seaweed. However, chlorella and spirulina are superfood forms of algae.

Chlorella and spirulina are known to help with heavy metal detoxification. They are both rich in iron and B vitamins, making them great even for vegetarians. They are both great antioxidants.
Chlorella has been used by NASA, as it is high in protein and has a complete amino acid profile, which means it helps with the cellular building blocks. It may also help regulate the immune system. It is a salt water green algae.
Spirulina may help with blood sugar control. It is a blue-green freshwater algae. It may also help regulate blood pressure.
Because of their fun colors, they can be used to make natural food dyes. You can add the powders to water or smoothies. They can even make fun colored baked goods without the worries of synthetic food dye.