NOW Foods Supplements, Certified Organic, Spirulina Powder, Rich in Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A) and B-12 with naturally occurring GLA & Chlorophyll, 4-Ounce

This is a real honest review from a real person. You may contact me if you wish to know more.My first week on Spirulina was interesting. Let me first start off by saying I misjudged the people here complaining about taste. I have a strong stomach so I tend to ignore these types of complaints & whines. The first thing you need to know is that this is a freshwater blue green algae folks, I'm not sure why you're all expecting it to taste like gourmet food.After getting the Spirulina I popped it open. It was perhaps the deepest green color I'd ever seen. It looked like it came straight from a lush rain forest.I poured about 6 ounches of water and 1 tablespoon of the Spirulina into a protein shaker, shook it up and proceeded to slug it down with a big gulp. Let me remind you I have a super-strong stomach. As the first slug made it half way down my throat I gagged and almost heaved on spot. I was truly not expecting how bad the taste was to come. I've eaten some funky tasting supplments/powders before, non of which prepared me for this taste. The people on here calling it pond scum are being polite.Now, that is the negative part. You'll notice I still gave this product 5 stars. The same morning I first tried Spirulina I brewed myself a large cup of coffee from my Keurig. After I chugged the Spirulina I got a super happy pro-active energy burst. It was like a thermogenic fat burner without the jitters. I ended up forgetting about my coffee and 3 hours later was working strong on some things I had to do. So far I'm getting through the taste through gritted teeth, but the way its making me feel is worth it!*** Update Week 3 ***- Tried 1 tablespoon in apple sauce to dilute taste. This did not work and still tasted bad.- Successfully mixed in one tablespoon with veggie shakes. Reduced taste and was drinkable, but I'm lazy and don't make shakes every day.- I've heard things like grape juice can cut the taste but have not yet tried this.- Taste has not gotten easier. Buying a $20 easy capsule maker to capsule the powder.

When I prepared my first dose of this product I got myself psyched up to down it because of some of the negative reviews I read before buying saying how awful the taste was. Well to those of you who wrote negative reviews about the taste I have to say that you were exactly right... initially. So I choked it back and I felt like I was going to chuff it out half-way down but I made it through and surprisingly I felt fine when it was over. Like no different than knocking out a big glass of water fine... Like afterward, not during; and I found it very agreeable with my system. No tummy ache etc..So the taste didn't improve for a while and I repeated this ritual every morning for about three weeks. It got better. I mean this stuff isn't Kool-Aid. It's algae. ALGAE. I accepted this and So did my palate and today the taste doesn't bother me... that much. I guess there was a breaking in period for this stuff. At least for myself. Sound have I experienced any noticeable benefits? Yes. More sustained energy throughout the workday. Subtly, my overall awareness has increased... like spatial memory and overall mental clarity. I'm feeling a little sharper I guess and that's good being at work 10+ hours a day; and during my workouts I seem to recover MUCH quicker between sets than before. Anyway I could go on. So, for those wanting to try this stuff I would say be prepared for it to be some rough stuff. This isn't a drink for pleasure, it is a drink for health. But like anything else good for you, it'll take some getting used too. I believe the benefits for me are far outweighing the getting used to the taste part. Five stars.

As a vegan and someone who try many different type of supplements this one is true it very effective easy to mix with water easy to swallow it very much does give you energy and good for extra protein do recommend 10/10 no side effects at all

The health benefits are solid, but the taste is rough if you just mix it with water, very “swap watery” I found the best way to take it is in a smoothie with pineapple, mango, or orange juice. The fruit completely covers the flavor and makes it easy to drink. Big container, good quality, just be ready to mask the taste.

My mother asked me to buy her some spirulina because she saw a smoothies recipe with spirulina and saw reviews saying it was great for weight loss. I knew she wasn’t going to like it, but she really wanted to try it.I am happy I found this small container with an easy open lid at a fair price. She drank it in her smoothies for about a week and tried in once in orange juice before she said she needed to take a break from it.It is very fishy and she said she didn’t feel like it made any difference aside from some slight stomach discomfort.

I take 2 teaspoons of Spirulina powder every morning in my protein shake. It’s really made a big difference in my day to day life. The one pound Jar is so convenient. A teaspoon fits down the opening with plenty of room. I will be buying this again and again.

Good quality,

I've been using this organic spirulina powder for a few weeks now, and it's become a staple in my daily routine. The deep green color is a testament to its purity, and I love that it's free from any fillers or additives. I primarily mix it into my morning smoothies, and it blends well without overpowering the flavor.One of the biggest benefits I've noticed is the sustained energy throughout the day. It’s also helped improve my focus, which has been a pleasant surprise. The fact that it's packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals makes it a perfect supplement for my plant-based diet. Plus, knowing that it's organic gives me peace of mind about what I'm putting into my body.If you're looking for a high-quality spirulina powder that delivers on its promises, I highly recommend giving this one a try. It’s a small investment for the incredible health benefits it provides

Good product. Recommend!