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What is the difference between the Spirulina Tablets offered by Lifestream and those offered by Hawaiian Spirulina?
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The Hawaiian Spirulina is a premium product and has a higher nutritional value as it is grown in the mineral rich waters of the Pacific Ocean that surround the Hawaiian islands.
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What is the difference between Spirulina and Blue Green Algae?
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Spirulina is a Blue Green Algae. There are different varieties of blue green algae of which Spirulina is one. Wild Blue Green Algae, also referred to as Klamath Lake Algae is another type. They are very similar nutritionally. However, you will pay a premium for something that's described as 'Wild Blue Green Algae' or 'Klamath Lake Algae', however, we feel the extra costs do not justify the slightly increased nutritional values.
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Is Hawaiian Spirulina superior to other spirulina?
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We believe it is. Our Hawaiian Spirulina from Nutrex is, in our opinion, the best quality Spirulina on the market. It may be a little more expensive than similar products but the quality is far superior to some spirulina we have sampled, notably those from India and China. Unlike most Spirulina, our Hawaiian Spirulina is grown in mineral rich ocean water and this means the nutrient value is usually higher than alternative spirulina grown in poorer conditions.
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How should I take this?
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You can add the powder to a glass of water, a health shake or a smoothie. You can also sprinkle in on other foods too. However, you should not heat it or add it to hot food as this will affect the nutrient value.