Did you know that there are single-celled organisms that produce up to 90% of the Earth’s oxygen, help purify the ocean, are the food source for some of the longest-living species on the planet and can reproduce multiple times per day? I’m referring to microalgae like Spirulina, Chlorella, and Phytoplankton.
These microscopic but mighty organisms may be a part of the puzzle for the future of natural health care and sustainable nutrient sources.
What is Microalgae?
Microalgae are tiny, single-celled organisms. There are hundreds of types and they come in many forms, but certain specifics strains of microalgae may be extremely beneficial for human health.
They are extremely effective energy producers and most can reproduce at least once a day (sometimes much more). Organisms like Spirulina and phytoplankton are examples of microalgae. Phytoplankton grows in the ocean and makes up 1/4 of plant life on the planet. Spirulina can grow in fresh water.
Though most common in the ocean and in fresh water sources, microalgae exist in various forms on virtually every part of the planet.
They are vital for ecological health, but increasing research is finding that they also contain many compounds necessary for human health.
Microalgae, though extremely beneficial, is technically a food, rather than a supplement and is generally considered safe. I’d absolutely still recommend checking with a doc or healthcare provider before taking these or anything else though.
Resources Mentioned

Article: Marine Phytoplankton Benefits
Article: Benefits of Spirulina
Article: Chlorella uses and Benefits
Podcast: Interview with Ian Clark about Phytoplankton
Products: the Marine Phytoplankton, Spirulina and Chlorella I take

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Read TranscriptHi and welcome to the “Wellness Mama” podcast. I’m Katie from wellnessmama.com
Did you know that there is a single-celled organism, a substance that is responsible for creating over 90% of the world’s oxygen, that is an extremely fast growing food source, and that many of us have never even heard about? And I’m talking about microalgae and that’s what this podcast is gonna be about. In fact, you’re stuck with just me today. I’m not even interviewing anyone. It’s just something that I have been researching so much lately and I&rsqu