Spirulina has a long history of use across the world in many different cultures. There are no known spirulina side effects as the supplement is actually a naturally occurring plant food, and not a drug or synthetic vitamin supplement.

Any spirulina side effects that are reported are usually in the first few days of use and are not actually side effects of spirulina but instead are a result of a gentle detoxifying process. When people begin to take spirulina, they may occasionally report some mild detoxifying symptoms such as headaches and digestive disturbances which may be mistaken for spirulina side effects. Any detoxifying symptoms should be short lived (1-3 days) and after this initial period of discomfort people usually report feeling healthier and have more energy as the toxins are removed from the body. Side effects of spirulina induced detoxification can be minimised by starting on a very low dose (1 tablet per day), slowly building up to the recommended dose over a few days, and remembering to drink plenty of water to speed up the elimination of toxins. When sticking to the recommended dose of spirulina, side effects are prevented and benefits such as increased energy and vitality can be experienced sooner.

Because spirulina side effects are so rare, it may be suitable for many people, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, and people with allergies/intolerances.

Sometimes people are concerned about possible spirulina side effects due to contamination caused by poor production and processing methods. It is of course important that any supplements should be purchased from reputable companies and that their base ingredients are sourced from suppliers with high quality control standards. Spirulina is unique however, because it cannot actually live in an environment which is contaminated or polluted. It will only grow well in pure, pristine waters, giving it a kind of instant quality control when it comes to production.

Space O2 Spirulina Multivitamin is manufactured in Australia, adhering to the strict processing standards enforced by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). All base ingredients used in Space products have been chosen due to their superior quality and absorption. For more information, click here.