Pure Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica was founded in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1990 by Dr. Gerald Cysewski, an expert in microalgae and carotenoids. Their mission was and is to harness the benefits of microalgae to improve health and well-being. Their algae cultivation is located on the pristine Kona coast of Big Island of Hawaii. The microalgae farm was carved out of land that was once a barren lava flow. There they now have freshwater ponds where they cultivate spirulina, taking advantage of the natural resources that surround them; abundant warm sunlight, pure deep seawater and fresh water.
The freshwater comes from aquifers (water naturally filtered through lava rock) and they add approximately 5% deep seawater (from 600 meters depth) to obtain unique trace elements in the final product.
They have a special technique they call: Ocean Chill Drying™ – a system that eliminates oxidation and damage to carotenoids, enzymes and other nutrients that can occur with conventional drying methods. This system dries the spirulina in just 3-7 seconds, relies on very cold, deep seawater to restore moisture and uses less than one percent oxygen to preserve the phytonutrients.
Spirulina is one of Earth's oldest life forms, an algae. In the ancient Maya and Aztec cultures, it was highly valued for its healing and strengthening effects and was widely used as a dietary supplement. This "food of the gods" was believed to provide quick energy and increase the body's resistance and strength. Even in African Knembus, Spirulina has been used as a nutritional source since ancient times. Spirulina provides a broad spectrum of nutrients with many benefits. Its cell walls contain no cellulose, which means its nutrition easily passes through the intestinal wall and can be utilized in our cells. Spirulina's impressive nutritional content is easily absorbed. Spirulina contains protein (all essential amino acids), carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins (except C and D), gamma linolenic acid, chlorophyll, phycocyanin, antioxidants and SOD. It is also a complete protein that is easily digestible for the body.
We have it in powder and tablet form, you can find it here.
