Origin and history
Chlorella is a green microalgae that appeared on Earth more than two billion years ago. Discovered at the end of the 19th century by Dutch biologist Martinus Beijerinck, it quickly attracted scientific interest due to its exceptional nutrient content. In the 1950s, it was even studied by NASA as a source of nutrition for astronauts due to its high protein content and ability to produce oxygen. Native to the fresh waters of Asia and Africa, chlorella is now cultivated worldwide for its detoxifying, energizing, and remineralizing properties.
