... it made primarily from two species of cyanobacteria: Arthrospira maxima and Arthrospira platensis . 1.Spirulina is a type of blue- ... green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids, antioxidants , can help protect cells from damage.the ... vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid) is very rich ...