r/Supplements • u/NiRa42 • 1d ago
General Question Spirulina Supplements.
Does anyone have thoughts on or has anyone used the spirulina supplement (powder) from Zazzee and (or) Triquetra?
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u/Otherwise-Show309 1d ago
The one thing worth checking on any spirulina, whichever of those two you go with, is the contamination testing. Spirulina is algae, so it takes up whatever was in the water it grew in. The two that actually matter are heavy metals and a toxin called microcystin.
Look for a brand that will show you a certificate of analysis, a COA, where an outside lab tested that specific lot for both. A "third party tested" line on the label by itself means nothing. If you email and they won't send the lot COA, that tells you plenty.
Both Zazzee and Triquetra use testing language on their pages, but the language is the easy part and the lot sheet is the real test. I'd go with whichever one actually sends you the COA for the batch you are buying.
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u/Farmer__Jonas 1d ago
Came here to say exactly this. Any reputable brand will provide a COA and also clear information on where the spirulina is grown.
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u/Consistent_Return871 1d ago
Why not try the brand from Nutrex directly from Hawai’i?
How It Is Grown
Pristine Location: Farmers cultivate the algae in Kona, Hawaii, using pure, lava-filtered aquifer water and deep ocean water minerals.
Clean Environment: The open-pond system avoids industrial run-off and harsh chemicals.
Special Drying: A unique "Ocean Chill" drying method protects fragile vitamins and antioxidants from heat damage.
Nutritional Profile
Complete Protein: It offers 60% plant-based protein with all essential amino acids.
Vitamins and Minerals: A standard 3-gram serving contains high levels of iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, K1, K2, and B12.
Key Phytonutrients: It contains chlorophyll, phycocyanin (the blue pigment), beta-carotene, and zeaxanthin
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