Frequently asked questions

Tablets or Powder?

 For convenience and a quick nutritional boost anytime, our tablets can be carried in a purse, backpack or suitcase. Keep some at home and some at work. Spirulina Pacifica tablets can go everywhere with you. When freshly harvested, A-grade spirulina is indeed an amazing Superfood literally bursting with organic nutrients, bound in a wholefood matrix of thousands of precious enzymes and sensitive vitamins; however the degree of processing that many spirulina suppliers subject their raw material to after harvesting has a destructive effect on potency.

Spirulina Pacifica tablets are not subjected to heat or wet granulation. Our tablets are made on the farm in Hawaii using a cold pressed process.

 Is spirulina good for kids?

 Yes, spirulina is a 100% natural whole food so is safe for children of any age. Spirulina helps fill in the gaps caused from not eating all the vegetables they should.

 Is spirulina good for my pet?

 Spirulina is an excellent supplement for all cats, dogs, birds and fish. Pet owners report relief for arthritic conditions in older animals, this may be due to the rare sulphur based compounds it contains.  Give large cats and small dogs 1g, medium dogs 2g, large dogs 3g and giant dogs 6g or more. Try stirring it into the food, perhaps starting with small amounts in case your animal is suspicious of ‘new’ foods.

  Does spirulina contain Vitamin A?

Spirulina does NOT contain vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that can be dangerous at high levels. Spirulina contains beta carotene which your body converts to vitamin A as it is required; there is no danger of excessive vitamin A intake from using spirulina.

  Is Spirulina safe to take when I’m pregnant?

Generally spirulina is generally considered safe for mothers to be, and in fact provides many nutrients important to growth while supplying a safe energy boost. It may not be suited to everyone however. Those with a tendency to coldness, i.e. prone to loose bowels, candida symptons or cold extremities, may find it doesn’t suit them.
Start with very small amounts particularly if you haven’t used it before, and build up to one or two teaspoons ( 6-12 tablets) daily.
As with all decisions made on pregnancy, consult a practitioner if you are not sure.

  What is the difference between Spirulina and Blue Green Algae?

Spirulina is just one of the family of blue green algae, however spirulina enjoys a long reputation as a safe and nutritious food. Spirulina from the two farms in the United States has been awarded the status from the US government as being safe for use in food, beverage and supplement products.
Other blue green algae products do not enjoy this reputation, in fact some wild grown algal products can be considered down-right dangerous, with the potential for contamination from toxic algal species and inclusion of neuro-toxins.

The Benefits

 “I have been taking spirulina pacifica for 3 months now, I feel so much healthier and more active.” more