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Vibrant blue-green organic spirulina powder, a nutrient-dense microalgae

Organic Spirulina Facts

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that naturally grows in warm, alkaline waters in regions like Africa, Asia, and Central/South America. Today, it is cultivated in quality-controlled environments for its nutritional value. Spirulina has been used as a traditional ingredient for centuries and is recognized as one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet.

Key Benefits of Organic Spirulina:

  • Contains phycocyanin, a natural pigment with antioxidant activity that helps protect cells.
  • Naturally contains iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and trace elements that support energy metabolism
  • Chlorophyll contributes to internal balance and the body's ability to process and eliminate waste

Why it Matters:

Spirulina provides protein, B vitamins, and carotenoids that support energy metabolism and antioxidant defense.
Nutrient composition depends on cultivation conditions and species used. The spirulina used by AG1 is grown in a quality-controlled farm to maintain phytonutrient content while preventing toxin overgrowth.

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1. Podgórska-Kryszczuk I. Spirulina: a promising candidate for food and feed of the future. Appl Sci. 2024;14(5):2113. doi:10.3390/app14052113

Vibrant blue-green organic spirulina powder, a nutrient-dense microalgae

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  2. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled 2-week crossover clinical trial assessing nutrient gaps and microbiome shifts in 20 active adults ages 19-37 using the AG1 Next Gen formula.
  3. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled 2-week crossover clinical trial assessing nutrient gaps and microbiome assessments of 40 healthy adults with occasional GI distress ages 26-59 over the course of 4 weeks using the AG1 Next Gen formula.
  4. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial assessing nutrient gaps and bioavailability in 16 healthy adults ages 18-42 over the course of 8 hours using the AG1 Next Gen formula.
  5. In a third-party, single-arm, closed label interventional study of 104 healthy adults ages 25-59 assessing self-perceived efficacy of AG1 Next Gen over 3 months.
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