Zhou Spirulina Powder - Blue Green Spirulina Superfood for Women & Men with Vegan Protein, Chlorophyll & Phycocyanin for Smooth Energy & Longevity, Drink Mix for Smoothies - 6 oz Jar (48 Servings)

I bought this Spirulina powder based on the reviews others have left and appreciated the fact that it's sustainably acquired. Not all spirulina products are equal so make sure you do your research if you want the best. I felt it was a bit pricey at first but I think it's pretty worth it as you don't really need a lot of it. First off, don't smell it because honestly it's not pretty. 2nd, the color will throw you in smoothies so think about what you use it with. Personally I've not used it for cooking or baking and prefer to have in smoothies. Definitely use it in a blender because if you throw a scoop in a glass and shake I can assure you it will still be clumpy and yucky. Here is how I've had it personally incase anyone wants to try: Mint chocolate chip smoothie: Greek yogurt, almond milk, ice, mint extract, spirulina, chocolate or carob chips. Also, banana/blueberry smoothie or pineapple, strawberry and banana smoothie. With just 1 scoop it doesn't change the color much, with berries it will be dark purplish and I found the color does something weird when you taste it because your mind expects something else. At first I'd have homemade lemonade with ice (as a slushie) and 1 scoop of this, I tasted it a bit but it never bothered me because I feel the lemon does a good job of hiding it. As for health benefits I'm not going to tell you I got all this energy and what not. I'm a fairly healthy woman 40+ who doesn't take medicines or vitamins or anything, no health issues and exercises regularly and eats right so mainly I'm just taking this because I've heard such amazing things about it and wanted the best quality I could find. What is the point of having something good for you that was sourced in not the best way right? This is good stuff.

Gorgeously colored and very clearly spirulina in its purest form. It is apparent how much pride this company takes in its product. Clean, rich and effective. Taste is subtle with a hue of that is mesmerizingly blue. In the four days that I've been using this brand specifically, I already feel clearer, more energized and am sleeping better. Spirulina itself has an outrageous list of health benefits and should be a staple in everyone's diets. Drink lots of water along with it, as it accounts for 60% protein and tons of vitamin A. This powder is so pure that I cut back on the dosage (to avoid detoxing) and it still works beautifully. So impressed that I bought a canister for two other people in my circle that are experiencing health issues. Really, the only drawback is the tiny scoop that gets buried into the powder during shipping. I ended up using a spoon to fish it out without wasting too much product. Follow the dosage recommendations and don't overdo it! A little goes a long way. This is a company I absolutely trust now and will be purchasing from regularly. I'm only four days into my supply, but signed up to receive this product on an ongoing basis. Thank you Zhou, truly.

Helps with gut health.

This is amazing stuff! I had half my thyroid out nine months ago and could barely function due to low energy and brain fog. My lab results were borderline to get synthetic thyroid, and my doctor didn't want to give it to me because I was borderline even though I felt I desperately needed it. Then I started this spirulina product instead. I've been on this spirulina for 6 months. About a month after starting this, my energy returned and brain fog cleared. I'm still not on thyroid medicine but now it's because I don't want it. I feel great! I just had a physical and my lab tests show my risk for developing diabetes has declined, my cholesterol dropped 31 points in 7 months, my somewhat impaired kidney function much improved and my kidney function is now normal. My doctor said all my lab results are "great." I'm late middle age and on no prescription drugs, and spirulina is helping me stay that way. Medical research studies all back up that spirulina produces positive health benefits, and I'm living proof. This is great quality and I mix it daily in a smoothie. Love it! My 13-year-old dog who could not walk from degenerative joint disease and is on a dog supplement with spirulina in it called Phycox Max. My dog in a month's time completely turned around from being crippled and is now merrily, happily trotting around and has been on it for 8 months. I started taking it after my dog did so well on the pet spirulina product. My dog just had a physical and his test results came back showing he was like a young dog, my vet said. I've since bought several jars of this to share it with family and friends. Sharing the love.

Benefits of spirulina include: - detox of heavy metals (and other crap we all have inside of us) - helps to eliminate candida - lowers blood pressure - boosts energy - speeds up weightless - powerful antioxidants - anti-inflammatory properties - improves muscle strength and endurance - keeps skin/hair/nails healthy - loaded with various vitamins I have taken different variations of spirulina from various brands. Like the many other reviews have said, the second you open this bottle you know you have some serious strong and quality spiraling powder. The texture is extremely fine, and if you poke your finger in the powder its very fluffy and airy (not sure if that is the best way to describe it). I would buy this brand again. On a side not, I take this for weight and skin issues. Algae based products can be great for you skin but not in big doses due to its iodine content. I add a tiny finger pinch of this powder with water and drink it in the morning. Does not taste bad, but it also is 1/2 the recommended amount and sometimes a 1/4. I notice positive benefits in energy levels and skin “glowness”.

It has unpleasant smell but no taste so not affecting the taste of the food you are using it with But unfortunately, unless you have a high speed blender, your way of using it is limited to putting into a soup which you are eating from a dish with a spoon. The powder dissolves very badly so most of the product will be wasted if you are adding it to a drink which wasn't made by a blender, such as a glass of bottled juice for example Will be returning cause of this

I got this product to make my smoothies more nutritious. I've heard people say that the taste is disgusting, like that of pond scum or dead fish. I have only used it once, but thought it added a pleasant aftertaste to my peanut butter and banana smoothie, although I don't really know how to describe it. I'd say it is analogous to cocoa powder in that it would taste gross by itself yet can be delicious if used correctly. I used a teaspoon of this powder, a large frozen banana, a cup of soy milk, 3 tablespoons of peanut powder, and sweetened to taste with stevia. Not only was it delicious, but the Spirulina gave the smoothie an appealing teal color. I could tell this was quality Spirulina powder because it is such a dark shade of cyan that it almost looks black when inside the container. Some other powders I have seen are much lighter and more green than blue. I was also concerned about heavy metal contamination from water or neurotoxin contamination from other species of bacteria, which can be an issue when growing Spirulina. From what I have read, the way this brand is produced avoids those concerns. I expect that I will continue to order this product.

OK, I am not a spirulina expert. I've recently returned to being a vegan and spirulina was recommended as a great protein source. I was hesitant to buy any because years ago I tried spirulina and it made me feel ill. So, I read a bunch of reviews of different brands here on Amazon and noticed that the low reviews mentioned the products were from China. You can't really trust the Chinese to do the right thing, they are capable of doing great things if they are supervised and foreign owned, but Chinese food products, sorry, I just don't trust that at all. So, I ordered this and on opening I was started to see the most beautiful dense amazingly DARK GREEN material I've ever seen. This is a GOOD sign. The powder is as fine as laser toner and if you get it on yourself its hard to wash off ;-) I had no bad reactions to using it in smoothies, so I will continue to purchase this brand, and I see that people here are having very good results with it, so I'll give it time and keep buying it.