What is the difference between Spirulina and Chlorella? | Purasana Blog

The green powders and tablets of spirulina and chlorella are becoming increasingly common these days. They are known as 'superfoods' and have positive effects on the body. Why these superfoods are good for you and what they contain can be read in this blog!

What is spirulina?

Spirulina falls under the Blue-green algaeIt is a tiny little algae that looks spiral-shaped, hence the name 'spirulina'. Spirulina is 3.5 billion years old and is one of the most important types of algae in the world. Originally, the algae live in alkaline water, particularly mineral-rich lakes and waters.

Blue spirulina contains Fycocyanin, the substance responsible for the blue color of spirulina. The pigment phycocyanin is a powerful antioxidant that the immune system stimulates.

Green spirulina contains a lot of the substance Chlorophyll, which provides the green color. This green pigment has a special non-toxic and liver-protective effectThe algae is mainly cultivated in North America and Asia nowadays.

Working Spirulina

Spirulina has a exceptionally high nutritional valueWith a protein content of 60 to 70%, spirulina is one of the richest sources of protein. In addition, it contains all the essential nutrients you need.

The antioxidant effect of spirulina is mainly attributed to the presence of the two phycobiliproteins in the algae:
Phycocyanin and Allophycocyanin.

Ook is Spirulina rijk aan de Vitamins A, C, E, K and the vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B11. In addition, the algae is a powerful source of the Minerals Phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, iron, zinc, potassium, selenium, copper, and calcium. The body easily absorbs these nutrients from spirulina.

What is chlorella?

Chlorella is a Green, unicellular freshwater algae en was discovered in 1890 by the Dutch microbiologist M.W. Beijerinck. Chlorella literally means: 'small green leaf'. It grows in large quantities in rivers and lakes in Southeast Asia.

The green color is obtained by the amount present
Chlorophyll. This leaf green has a non-toxic and liver-protective effectThere are different types of chlorella, but the most commonly used types in dietary supplements are Chlorella Vulgaris and Chlorella Pyrenoidosa.

Working Chlorella

Chlorella is rich in healthy nutrients. It contains more than 20 different vitamins and minerals. Chlorella has a lot of Beta Carotene. This is a provitamin that is converted by the body into vitamin A, playing an important role in the cell renewal process and as an antioxidant.

In addition, chlorella contains many healthy fats and the green algae has All vitamins from the B-complexChlorella is rich in chlorophyll, fiber, glucosamine, the enzymes chlorophyllase and pepsin, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper. Vitamin C, E, and K are also present in chlorella.

The differences between Spirulina and Chlorella

Spirulina and Chlorella are superfoods: they are both rich in healthy nutrients. What is the exact difference? Below we have listed the differences between spirulina and chlorella:

• The blue-green spirulina is a saltwater algae and the green chlorella is a freshwater algae.
• Chlorella contains more chlorophyll and is therefore a stronger detoxifier.
• Spirulina contains more proteins and fatty acids than chlorella.
• Chlorella contains more beta-carotene than spirulina.
• Spirulina contains phycocyanin, a powerful antioxidant.

Purasana Spirulina and Chlorella

Spirulina and chlorella are both available in tablet and powder form. You can find them at Purasana for Chlorella en Spirulina Raw Powder. The powders are perfect for use in smoothies and dishes. Chlorella en Spirulina tablets are also available at Purasana. In various 'super mix' powders from Purasana, such as the Slimming Mix Spirulina and chlorella have been added for their healthy and effective properties.

Yes, you can safely combine chlorella and spirulina as they each have their own benefits!