How to Buy Spirulina Powder Supplement and Use It

Spirulina is blue algae packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Many people use spirulina to supplement nutrient intake when they are completing a detox fast. Spirulina comes in tablet and pill form but is most commonly used as a powder.

• Visit a health food store. Spirulina powder is sold at various health food stores and can be purchased for about $20. Be wary of spirulina powder that costs less. Quality spirulina requires a great deal of resources to produce, so the product will be expensive.


• Study the ingredients. Ensure that there are no artificial additives to the ingredients list. Buy powder listed as organic or all natural.


• Check the color of the spirulina powder. The powder should be a dark green. If you notice the color is dull or the spirulina has a strange smell, buy a different brand.


• Take spirulina once the fast has begun. A teaspoon of spirulina should be added to any juice or water during the fast.


• Be prepared for the energy boost. Spirulina contains 250 percent more energy-inducing vitamin B-12 than liver or beef. Spirulina users say the energy boost is gentler than a caffeine or sugar rush.


• Do not stop taking spirulina. If you feel weak or tired during the fast and have to eat solid foods, ensure you continue taking spirulina.


• Continue to take spirulina until the body is accepting solid foods. Spirulina will help provide nutrients to the body until the body is accepting nutrients through food.


• Store the spirulina in a cool dry place until the next fast. Spirulina may become damaged or unusable if exposed to direct sunlight.