The nutritional supplementation industry is huge, and algae ponds are the major source when it comes to producing some varieties of algae as dietary supplements. Spirulina, botryococcus braunii, and haematococcus pluvialis are all algae varieties that are gaining traction as nutritional supplements because they contain concentrated levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants play a key role in reducing cancer rates and slowing the effects of aging.
These types of algae are produced in ponds, and there are a variety of ways for the public to consume them. While they are often sold in powder form, or in capsules containing the powder, they can also be mixed into existing foods as a way to enrich them with beneficial nutrients.
