02/02/2026
Green spirulina: Aztec superfood with 70% protein chlorophyll for detox and full B vitamins minerals. History from Lake Texcoco to modern farms. Blend in smoothies 1 tsp daily for energy.
Green spirulina is about 60 to 70 percent protein by weight, making it one of the richest plant-based complete proteins with all essential amino acids ideal for vegans and athletes. It packs high levels of chlorophyll for detoxification, iron for anemia support, B vitamins like B1 B2 and B3 for energy metabolism, plus beta carotene vitamin E and minerals such as magnesium potassium and zinc. Unlike blue spirulina which isolates the phycocyanin pigment this whole green powder retains the full spectrum for broader antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects.
People take 1 to 3 grams daily in powder form blended into smoothies juices or water for a nutrient boost and gentle detox from heavy metals and toxins thanks to chlorophyll binding.
Green spirulina has been used for centuries, originating from ancient Aztec civilizations in Mexico who harvested it from Lake Texcoco as a nutrient-dense food called “tecuitlatl,” drying it into cakes for warriors and children to boost stamina and health. Modern cultivation began in the 1960s when French phycologists rediscovered its potential near Lake Chad in Africa, leading to global production as a superfood by the 1970s, now primarily farmed in controlled pools in China, India, and the US for purity. Today it remains valued in wellness communities for its complete nutritional profile from the whole Arthrospira platensis algae.
Start with half a teaspoon in the morning with your multivitamin stack like moringa chlorella or ionic minerals to enhance absorption but take separately from heavy metals or calcium for best results.
