Traditional use
Not an Ayurvedic ingredient. Spirulina is a cultivated algae used in modern nutrition, and its appeal is nutritional rather than traditional.
Why brands use it
Genuine protein density makes it substantive for vegetarian and vegan customers rather than merely fashionable. The vegan segment in urban India is small but growing quickly and notably willing to pay.
Quality and specification
This is the critical point. Spirulina from wild harvest or poorly controlled cultivation can carry microcystins, which are hepatotoxins. Controlled cultivation plus batch testing for microcystin is non-negotiable, and any supplier who cannot show you that testing should be refused.
Safety and cautions
Well tolerated from a properly controlled source. Contaminated material is a genuine liver risk. Not advised for anyone with phenylketonuria or on immunosuppressants without advice.
