Microalgae are found in all environments exposed to sunlight, from the poles to the tropics, from the oceans to even the deserts, where they are often the main living organisms. Their diversity reflects a wide range of biochemical capabilities, but their most important characteristic consists of their effective conversion of solar energy into organic compounds through photosynthesis and carbon dioxide fixation.
In 1890, Martinus Willem Beijerinck – a Dutch microbiologist and botanist, isolated into pure culture the first microalga, Chlorella vulgaris. This species became the basis for most of the early scientific research on microalgae, demonstrating their fast growth rates and great ability to efficiently use solar energy, with the highest content of chlorophyll of any plant.
Chlorella vulgaris, which can be fully consumed as a dietary supplement, also became the foundation of microalgae mass cultivation and applications in nutrition. Due to its versatility and huge potential benefits, Chlorella vulgaris is allma’s first choice for a product encompassing all the following natural ingredients and benefits.