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 continues to be harnessing the benefits of microalgae to improve health and wellbeing. Their algae farm is located on the pristine Kona coast on the 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, clean deep seawater, and freshwater.
The freshwater comes from aquifers (water naturally filtered through lava rock) and they add approximately 5% deep ocean water (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 ocean water to restore moisture, and uses less than one percent oxygen to preserve the phytonutrients.
Spirulina is one of the oldest life forms on earth, an algae. In the ancient Maya and Aztec cultures, it was highly valued for its healing and strengthening effects and was frequently used as a dietary supplement. It was believed that this "food of the gods" provided quick energy and increased the body's resistance and strength. In African Knembu tribes, Spirulina has also 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 allows its nutrients to easily pass through the intestinal wall and benefit 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 available in powder and tablet form.
