Spirulina
Spirulina platensis
Blue-green algae
 
Spirulina is a potent source of nutrients. It contains a powerful plant-based protein called phycocyanin. Research shows this may have antioxidant, pain-relief, anti-inflammatory, and brain-protective properties. Many antioxidants in spirulina have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

Today, Spirulina platensis is mostly grown in the United States, India, Thailand, China and Taiwan.