A Brief History of Spirulina

Greenspring Farms hosts us on a global journey through space and time to learn about the history of Spirulina, our Planeteer’s favorite superfood!

Image Credits: Algorigin Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-algae, Spirulina Against Malnutrition, Internet Archive, NASA, UNESCO, PBS, Algae Planet, Face2Face Africa, Mexicolore, Getty Images, Britannica, ESA, IIMSAM

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mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/a…

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