Blue-Green-Algea Supplement: Around the 16th century, blue-green-algea (spirulina) was skimmed from lakes by the Astecs and dried into blocks (cakes) and would then be eaten as a nourishing additive to their diets.  Nothing was done with this supplement from the 16th century til the 1970s, when a plant was established for the harvesting and development of the blue-green- algea.

The cakes are currently used in broths and sold in Asian markets.

It contains a high amount of protein, considered a "complete protein", containing amino acids  which makes it comparable to eggs, meat and milk sources, for it's nutrition. It also conatins Vitamins A, D, C, B12, B9, B6, B3, B2 and B1 including vitamin E.
Below is a short list of minerals foud in Blue-green-algea (spiruina):
zinc
sodium
iron
potassium
calcium
copper and many more.

The following researches have promise for the following:
Replication in T-Cell Production and peripheral blood cells.
Helps in the prevention of heart damage that is caused with chemotherapy using the chemical Doxorubicin.

It deminishes the severity of stroke and also improves the recovery when one does occur.

It has revealed great results for reversing aging in the memory and learning aspects.
Shown to prevent and treat allergies such as hay fever.
Lowers the total cholesterol levels.
Reduces high blood pressure.
Improves one's weight loss.