Did you know that algae may have appeared up to one and a half trillion years ago? They are among the oldest forms able to carry out photosynthesis and at the same time extremely diverse - there are almost 20,000 species of organisms behind the name algae. They are divided into the following groups based on their pigment content: green algae, cyanobacteria, brown algae and red algae. They have a wealth of bioactive substances and are commonly used in the production of cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Red Mineral Algae - a dietary supplement by NOW Foods

Algae can become a valuable source of valuable ingredients especially for people following exclusion diets, i.e. vegans and vegetarians. If you are looking for a dietary supplement in this category, check out NOW Foods Red Mineral Algae capsules. It contains: Aquamin TG (as minerals from the kelp, Lithothamnion spp. whole plant), magnesium (from Aquamin TG), calcium (from Aquamin TG), vitamin D2 (as ergocalciferol). Each ingredient stands out for its many properties. To find out all of them, take a look at our Glossary now.