Hados Biotec is a biotechnology-based company that is part of Stela Genomics business acceleratorNayeli García Irapuato.- Did you know that the 'fountain of youth' is found in microalgae and is developed by Mexican researchers?For a year now, the company Hados Biotec has been working on the development of this and other benefits of microalgae biomass that has a variety of nutritional and cosmetic products.Hados Biotec is a biotechnology-based company that is part of the Stela Genomics business accelerator.It is currently located in the Agrobiotec in Irapuato.This under the direction of Dr. Sandra Isabel González Morales and researcher Ian Luis Herrera Simpson.For five years, Sandra González has focused her research on microalgae.She stressed that its properties are highly beneficial to humans.This is because it is a totally sustainable product that only needs water, light and carbon dioxide to grow.On the one hand, natural resources are not exploited.On the other, it gives back to nature by helping to counteract climate change, which is part of its added value.It may interest you: Researchers claim to have managed to reverse agingMicroalgae are the food of the future or known as superfood by some specialists.Its properties are endless, as it is a rich source of antioxidants, a source of protein, vitamins and minerals.Currently the biomass of microalgae such as spirulina and chlorella are being used for nutritional products.In addition to a line of totally organic cosmetics.“In Mexico few companies do this, because it does have its limitations to grow and reproduce it.It is not at all easy.So specifically we have developed the production processes”.This was commented by Sandra González, who shared that the plant is still small and they produce between 30 to 50 kilos per month.However, the intention is to grow to 400 monthly.This technology developed in laboratories has already been patented and has been transferred to the production of a line of superfoods that are powdered.This can be mixed with any food or in capsules to obtain antioxidants and vitamins.“The other line that is becoming stronger is cosmetics that are made from natural ingredients and the main ingredient is algae.It has many benefits because it helps reduce expression lines due to the amount of antioxidants it has.It helps reduce blemishes because they are regenerated from melanin and helps skin imperfections and flabby skin to regain strength”, explained the doctor.Do not miss: Despite a difficult rise, companies achieve extraordinary sales in IrapuatoHowever, Hados Biotec has faced ignorance and lack of confidence from Mexican investors.This is because they seek immediate profits and do not bet on technology-based companies, which could be profitable in 5 to 10 years.This was recognized by Sandra González and Ian Herrera.“In Mexico, in general, biotechnology is a bit slowed down.With regard to microalgae, what we have had to deal with is educating people about all the benefits… They are products that have a lot of nutritional and cosmetic value.But people don't know much.It is not like in countries in Europe or the United States where they know their value and the products can be easily introduced”, indicated Ian Herrera.The researchers shared that they are working with Agrobiotec and the international accelerator in Sylicon Valley with the MANOS Accelerator.This to negotiate the arrival of their products to the United States and Europe.You can read: Strawberry exporters in Irapuato rule out affectations by the T-MECHados Biotec's biggest competition would be the use of microalgae in Chinese products.However, they stressed that the quality of the product is not the same.Even the spirulina algae used for anti-aging products originally grows in Lake Texcoco.They stressed that there are no better conditions than the Mexican ones for its development.The researchers shared that for many years they had been studying and keeping the knowledge in a desk drawer.However, they decided to take that leap and transfer the technology and knowledge generated in laboratories to meet the real demands of society.Little by little they will achieve it and grow their technology-based company.Some of its products are: microalgae powder and capsules to combine with any food or consume it in juices, milkshakes, salads, pancakes, among others.The Skin Care with Spirulina that are anti-acne facial cream, body and hand cream, spirulina soap and spirulina powder for masks.Currently the products are marketed 'online' on sites such as Mercado Libre, Canasta Rosa, on their social networks and on hadosbiotec's social networks.It may interest you: "A hero without a cape" is how they recognize an injured firefighter who put out fires in IrapuatoSpirulina is a freshwater algae that is used as a dietary supplement, considered a superfood by the World Health Organization for its high content of protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Chlorella is a unicellular algae that develops in fresh water.It is estimated that it has inhabited the planet for millions of years, but it was not discovered until the 19th century. It is also considered a superfood thanks to its numerous nutrients.Spirulina is considered a fountain of youth by some experts because it is rich in vitamin E, tocopherol, and selenium, which allows the skin to look younger and diminish the signs of aging.This is because it contains a wide variety of antioxidants such as vitamin C and E, beta carotene, magnesium, zinc, iron and corm, which are weapons in the fight against radicals that damage the cells of the body and as a consequence we have tired skin. and flaccid.