SPIRULINA

Spirulina is a fantastic addition to the diet, it contains 65% protein and amino acids and is an excellent source of vitamins A, K1, K2, B12, B1-3, B6, B9, C, D and E.  It contains the minerals potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.   It contains 2800% more beta-carotene than carrots and 3900% more iron than spinach.  It also contains the essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9.

The protein is a complete protein which is highly usable by the body, studies indicate that 50-60% of the protein in spirulina is absorbable (which is high).

Spirulina is a blue/green algae and smells of seaweed, I personally think it smells awful but my gliders absolutely love it.  Since I have been feeding it I have noticed smaller gliders bulk up without being fat, the coat is more dense and there is a lot of new growth fur on the tail.