Spirulina is rich in vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, B9, vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin K. It is also a source of minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Besides, it also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Spirulina is rich in chlorophyll, which has detoxifying properties and may help improve liver function.
Spirulina contains various antioxidants, including phycocyanin, a unique pigment that gives spirulina its blue-green color. Phycocyanin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and immune-boosting properties.