Marine microalgae, such as Chlorella Marina, Nannochloropsis or Dunaliella salina, among others, have a primitive history with a footprint of between 3 and 4 billion years.They have been part of human and animal diets for several centuries.Various studies have shown that its consumption has multiple benefits for human health.What if you suddenly discovered that within the ocean there are a lot of things to discover and, in addition to its beauty, an algae with many properties enters them?Marine microalgae, such as Chlorella Marina, Nannochloropsis or Dunaliella salina, among others, have a primitive history with a footprint of between 3 and 4 billion years.They have been part of human and animal diets for several centuries.Various studies have shown that the consumption of microalgae has multiple benefits for human health.One of them is Chlorella Marina brought to us by Algalenic Labs.Chlorella Marina emerged more than 3 billion years ago and was the first plant with a well-defined nucleus.There are fossils from the Precambrian period that clearly indicate the presence of this marine microalgae.Scientists claim that during the early period, the Earth's atmosphere would have been composed of deadly gases such as ammonia, methane and carbon dioxide.This theory holds that green plants like Chlorella Marina played a key role in transforming those deadly gases into an environment capable of supporting plant and animal life through photosynthesis (the process that is responsible for removing carbon dioxide from atmospheric carbon, releasing huge amounts of oxygen).The microalga Chlorella Marina was discovered in 1890 by the Dutch microbiologist M. Beijernick, thanks to the fascination he felt when observing a dark green lagoon, which led him to examine the water under the microscope.Microalgae have been cultivated by mankind for centuries due to their valuable bioactive compounds.The marine microalgae, Chlorella Marina, is produced by Buggypower, one of the main producers of marine microalgae, in its closed photobioreactors in Porto Santo.This Portuguese island in the North Atlantic Ocean offers the benefits of year-round sunny days, pristine seawater, and clean air for a balance that produces perfect growth.When compared to fresh water, seawater offers the advantage of high concentrations of inorganic nutrients, trace elements such as iodine and selenium, and low bacterial loads.Marine microalgae was named a superfood by the United Nations Organization (FAO) due to its high nutritional level.In other times it was believed that chlorella could serve as a source of food and energy due to its photosynthetic efficiency, which can theoretically reach 8% (comparable with other highly efficient crops such as sugar cane).As a possible food source, it is also (in principle) attractive due to its high proportion of protein and other essential nutrients for humans;dry contains about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrates, 5% fiber, 10% minerals and vitamins.However, as it is a unicellular algae, its large-scale harvest presents enormous difficulties.Mass production methods are beginning to be used for its cultivation in large artificial tanks.In a context of fears of a possible population explosion, during the late 1940s and early 1940s, chlorella was seen as a promising new primary food source and a possible solution to the global food crisis.Many people saw world hunger as a growing problem and saw chlorella as a way to end the crisis by providing large amounts of good quality food at relatively low cost.Many institutions furthered their studies on the algae, including the Carnegie Institution, the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, University of California, the US Atomic Energy Commission, Stanford University.After World War II, many Europeans were starving, and supporters of Malthusianism attributed this not only to the war but to the planet's inability to produce enough food for a rapidly growing population.According to a 1946 FAO report, the world would have to produce 25 to 35% more food in 1960 than in 1939 to keep pace with population growth, while improving health would require an increase of 90 to 100%.Since meat was expensive in terms of money and the energy to produce it, protein shortages were also a problem.Increasing the cultivated area would not be enough: the USDA calculated that to feed the population of the United States in 1975 it would be necessary to add 200 million acres (800,000 km²) of land, but only 45 million acres were available.The farmland could no longer be expanded any further.The only remaining hopes rested on new cultivation techniques and technologies.Initial studies on chlorellaTo cope with the explosive growth of the population in the postwar period, the researchers decided to look for untapped resources in the sea.Initial tests by SRI International at Stanford Research Institute showed that chlorella (growing in warm, shallow, sunny locations) could convert 20% of solar energy into biomass which, when dried, contained 50% protein. In addition, chlorella contained fats and vitamins.Its photosynthetic efficiency allowed for more protein yield per unit area than any other plant;it was predicted that with 20 workers, on a 400 ha (4 km²) farm, 10,000 t of protein could be produced per year from chlorella.The research and pilot productions carried out at Stanford and other universities had great repercussions in the press, but they did not lead to mass production of algae.Chlorella was apparently a viable option for the technology of the time.Seaweed researchers even hoped to add chlorella in powdered form to conventional food products, fortifying them with vitamins and minerals.Infeasibility as a massive source of foodIt was finally shown that chlorella poses many more difficulties for its production than previously imagined.The experimental studies had been done in the laboratory, never in the field.Maximum photosynthetic efficiency of chlorella could only be achieved by growing it in shade and artificial lighting;direct sunlight decreases efficiency to levels not much higher than conventional crops (approximately 2.5%).Furthermore, for chlorella to be truly productive it would have to be grown in carbonated water, which would add millions to the cost of production.Sugar can be used to replace dissolved carbon dioxide, in a ratio of 1 to 2, that is, 1 kg of sugar replaces 2 kg of gas.Additional complex processes are required to harvest chlorella and to make it a viable food source;among other things, their cellulose cell walls should be pulverized, since they are indigestible for humans.The plant could only reach its nutritional potential in highly artificially modified situations.The problem of the need for more food for a hungry world has been tried to solve with various techniques, among others with improvements in crop efficiency, obtaining better results -although not without problems-, than with "superfoods" of the type of chlorella.Marine Chlorella is high in protein and rich in phytonutrients:Provides protein and amino acids.Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids (LC-PUFAs).Chlorella Marina is also where we find the growth factor (CGF).Beyond its impressive protein content, Marine Chlorella also contains a good amount of nutrients and complex carbohydrates.In the range of micronutrients is where Marine Chlorella really stands out, for every 10 grams it contains:100% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A.10% RDI of Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D and Magnesium.10% RDI of Vitamin C, E, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, and Calcium.Chlorella Marine Growth Factor (CGF)CGF is a unique group of substances only present in the nuclei of Chlorella Marina, up to 18% of its total weight.CGF has the ability to heal and rejuvenate the human body, repairing affected cells and tissues, stimulating the growth of new cells that make this organism one of the most powerful.How does the consumption of microalgae benefit health?-Marine Chlorella helps detoxify the kidneys and gallbladder.In various studies, Marine Chlorella has been shown to eliminate a variety of toxins found in the Western diet.-Fatigue and swelling can be signs of the accumulation of heavy metals in the body.We are exposed to heavy metals in;food, water, air, makeup etc.-Promotes good digestion and weight loss-Marine Chlorella helps good digestion.Marine Chlorella is known as an excellent regulator of the intestinal flora.It also helps regulate hormones, increase metabolism and reduce weight.-Marine Chlorella contains vitamins B6, B12 that help strengthen the immune system.-Stimulates the creation of new cells-Marine Chlorella contains the growth factor (CFG).Chlorella Marina's growth factor is responsible for its ability to heal and rejuvenate the human body.It helps us repair affected cells and tissues, in addition to stimulating the growth of new cells.-Improves cholesterol levels-Marine Chlorella helps with cholesterol and in cases of depression.When cholesterol problems are of a hereditary nature, the intake of Chlorella Marina is usually very effective and is capable of helping the intestines to eliminate cholesterol.