Spirulina capsules: bottle of 120 capsules.
The micro-algae Arthrospira platensis in capsule form, without the marked taste or the green colouring of the powder. A Miel Impérial selection.
120 spirulina tablets
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Spirulina capsules: bottle of 120 capsules.
The micro-algae Arthrospira platensis in capsule form, without the marked taste or the green colouring of the powder. A Miel Impérial selection.
A Miel Impérial Selection
Spirulina Capsules - 120 capsules
Spirulina is one of the most widely consumed food supplements in the world. This deep green micro-algae, in fact a cyanobacterium named Arthrospira platensis, has existed on Earth for billions of years. Miel Impérial offers it in a bottle of 120 capsules, the format that allows simple intake, without the taste or the colour of the raw powder.
Miel Impérial Spirulina: the micro-algae in 120 capsules
• Miel Impérial spirulina capsules contain spirulina powder (Arthrospira platensis), presented in a bottle of 120 capsules.
• Spirulina is not strictly an algae but a cyanobacterium, a photosynthetic micro-organism of a blue-tinged green.
• The capsule form avoids the marked taste and the green colouring of the powder, while remaining one of the least processed forms.
• This food supplement is offered by Miel Impérial in a bottle of 120 capsules.
• It is contraindicated in cases of autoimmune disease, hyperparathyroidism or algae allergy, and requires medical advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
120 capsules
course-sized format
Arthrospira platensis
the most cultivated species
Without the taste
or the colour of the powder
Food supplement
a Miel Impérial selection
What is spirulina?
It is often presented as an algae, but spirulina is in fact a cyanobacterium: a microscopic photosynthetic micro-organism, green tending towards blue. Its scientific name is Arthrospira platensis, by far the most cultivated and consumed species.
Its colour comes from its pigments: chlorophyll, green, and phycocyanin, blue, which gives spirulina its very particular shade. It is grown in warm, alkaline freshwater ponds under strong sunlight.
A food that goes back to the Aztecs
Spirulina is nothing new. The Aztecs already harvested it from Lake Texcoco, gathering it with nets before drying it and adding it to their preparations. Comparable uses are found around Lake Chad in Central Africa.
It was only in the twentieth century that it was rediscovered in the West and developed as a food supplement. Its production is now spread across several continents, and France too is developing its own spirulina farms.
Why the capsule format?
Taste, bypassed
Spirulina has a marked, briny, vegetal flavour that does not win everyone over. The capsule settles the question: no contact with the palate.
No more green everywhere
The powder colours everything it touches: glass, spoon, teeth, worktop. The capsule avoids that entirely.
Barely processed
The capsule remains one of the forms closest to the original dried spirulina, with no additions or reformulation.
Easy to carry
A bottle in a bag and intake happens anywhere. No spoon measuring, no preparation.
Directions for use
Swallow the capsules with a large glass of water. Follow the daily dose stated on the bottle label and do not exceed it. When starting out, it is advisable to increase the dose gradually rather than beginning straight away at the maximum. A food supplement is no substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
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Precautions and contraindications
• Contraindicated in cases of autoimmune disease, hyperparathyroidism or known allergy to algae.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women: seek your doctor's advice before taking it.
• When first taking it, some people report headaches, digestive upset or heavier perspiration. Introducing the dose gradually usually limits these effects.
• If you are on any medical treatment, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
• This product is a food supplement. It replaces neither a varied, balanced diet, nor medical treatment, nor the advice of a healthcare professional.
Storage
Keep the bottle tightly closed, at room temperature, away from light, heat and humidity. Refer to the best-before date and the batch number stated on the label. Keep out of reach of young children.
FAQ - Spirulina capsules
Is spirulina an algae?
Not strictly. It is a cyanobacterium, a photosynthetic micro-organism. It is commonly classed among micro-algae as a convenience of language, but it belongs to a different kingdom from true algae.
Why is spirulina green?
Because of its pigments: chlorophyll, green, and phycocyanin, blue. The mixture of the two gives that deep, slightly blue-tinged green characteristic of spirulina.
Capsules, powder or flakes: which to choose?
It is the same spirulina in three forms. Powder and flakes go into drinks and dishes and allow free dosing, but come with the taste and the green colouring. Capsules avoid both and travel easily.
How many capsules should be taken per day?
Refer to the daily dose stated on the bottle label and do not exceed it. Dosages vary from one product to another depending on the amount of spirulina per capsule.
Should you start gradually?
It is recommended. Some people feel passing discomfort when first taking it. Increasing the dose gradually over several days usually avoids this.
Who should not take spirulina?
People with autoimmune disease, hyperparathyroidism or an allergy to algae. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek their doctor's advice beforehand.
What does spirulina taste like?
Marked, vegetal and slightly briny, often compared to seaweed. That is precisely what explains the popularity of the capsule format.
The micro-algae, without the taste or the green
Spirulina capsules · 120 capsules · Food supplement. A Miel Impérial selection.