Spirulina has numerous benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-allergic and antiviral properties. Spirulina also helps to stimulate the immune system by enhancing the antibody production, improve iron status, stimulate blood cell formation, improve liver function and maintain healthy blood sugar and lipid levels.

It also has chemo- and radio-protective actions, as well as cancer-preventing effects. With over 64% of protein, Spirulina contains all the essential amino acids, plus some non-essential ones. This is similar to animal proteins; especially Spirulina does not contain saturated fats, or residues of hormones or antibiotics that are in some meats. Vitamins that are found in Spirulina include B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and folic acid. The minerals include potassium, sodium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium and selenium. Spirulina also contains important fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid which are Omega 6 fatty acids. There is also plant pigments found in Spirulina, including phycocyanin, chlorophyll, carotenoids, xanthophylls and beta carotene. The abundance of these nutrients makes Spirulina an outstanding supplement.