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Is Spirulina a bacteria or algae?


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Spirulina:

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

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