- A fresh water, single-cell green algae that is renowned for its health giving properties such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, nucleic acids, amino acids, enzymes, CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor) and other beneficial nutrients.
- Chlorella has a tough indigestible cell wall, which detoxifies the body by binding with heavy metals as it passes through.
- Has 5 to 10 times the chlorophyll content of any other algae, it has been used successfully in the treatment of cardiac hypertension and cleansing the bowel, kidneys, liver, and bloodstream.
- Promotes liver health and has been called the "great normalizer" because of its ability to balance bodily functions.
- Promotes cell reproduction, reduces cholesterol, and increases hemoglobin levels.
- Causes the beneficial bacteria in our stomach (Lactobacillus) to multiply at four times the normal rate, thus significantly improving digestion and the body's ability to take in nutrients.
- Uses: as a supplement to boost the immune system, fight infection, and normalize bodily functions; in recipes for added nutritional benefit and taste.
Chlorella is a single celled algae that some scientists believe may be among the Earth's oldest living organisms, but it was only in the 1960's that Japanese scientists began to study chlorella as a tool of good health. Natural health enthusiasts know chlorella well as a detoxifier, immune stimulator, and excellent source of general nutrition. Our Chlorella has a cracked outer cell wall which is broken by a high impact cryogenic jet-spray process that pulverizes the algae wall for enhanced digestability. It is grown in outdoor secluded ponds in one of Japan's two primary reef areas and is fully protected from industrial pollutants.
Typical Constituents (per 100 g)
Moisture - 4.4%
Protein - 68.3 g
Total lipid (fat) - 11%
Carbohydrate - 5.4%
Fiber - 5%
Chlorophyll - 2.86 mg
CGF - 18.8%
Calcium - 190 mg
Iron - 139 mg
Magnesium - 308 mg
Phosphorus - 895 mg
Potassium - 864 mg
Vitamin A - 40,200 iu
Vitamin E - 17.2 mg
Vitamin C - 91 mg
and over 18 beneficial amino acids
Parts Used
The entire plant, dried. The cell wall is practically impenetrable, and indigestible in most regards. When purchasing Chlorella, make sure the outer cell wall has either been cracked or opened.
Typical Preparations
Powder to be added to drinks and smoothies, and may be made into a capsule or extract.
Summary
No group of people benefits more from chlorella than women with fibromyalgia. A study at the Medical College of Virginia found that taking 10 grams (3 tablespoons) of chlorella a day for two months substantially reduced pain, although it did not eliminate it. Other studies at the same medical school have found that chlorella reduces symptoms of ulcerative colitis and hypertension, health problems frequently occurring in women who have fibromyalgia. In one study, daily supplementation with chlorella was seen to reduce high blood pressure, lower serum cholesterol levels, accelerate wound healing and enhance immune functions.
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