Spirulina is a cyanobacterium coming under the category ofalgae.
Spirulina is a filamentous, tiny cyanobacterium with a long history of use as a safe functional food.
It's made commercially in vast outdoor ponds under well-controlled settings.
Spirulina's chemical composition, which includes proteins, carbohydrates, vital amino acids, minerals (particularly iron), essential fatty acids, vitamins, and colors, may have health benefits.