Chlorella is considered a "perfect" whole food source, similar to spirulina but more difficult to produce. It is farmed in micro-algae ponds, by a process starting as a marine plant and finishing as a green powder, or in pill form.
The name "chlorella" is taken from the Greek word chloros meaning "green" and the Latin diminutive suffix ella meaning "small". Chlorella is mostly a protein and has an impressive list of health benefits.
Composition of Chlorella
Chlorella is a single-celled algae. It is a complete protein, containing all the B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the major minerals. Zinc and iron are in amounts large enough to be considered supplementary. Chlorella is composed as follows (according to Wikipedia):
- 45% protein (note, Spirulina is 65% protein)
- 20% fat
- 20% carbohydrate
- 5% fiber
- 10% minerals and vitamins.
Important Health Benefits
According to Earl Mindell’s Vitamin Bible, chlorella has been found to improve the immune system, improve digestion, detoxify the body and accelerate healing. It can also protect against radiation, aid in the prevention of degenerative diseases, help in treatment of Candida Albicans, and relieve arthritis pain. Due to its high nutritional content, chlorella may also assist in the success of numerous weight loss programs.
The nutritional profiles of both chlorella and spirulina are similar, except in the comparison of chlorophyll. Chlorella contains almost ten times the amount of chlorophyll than Spirulina. In combination with this high chlorophyll content, chlorella's high iron content makes it an effective builder of red blood cells in humans. Red blood cell count is a primary indicator for health - providing resistance to infection and good circulation to muscles and brain. These notable differences are a factor as to why chlorella is a powerful chelating agent (detoxifier).
Chlorella as a Natural Detox
Chlorella is a powerful detoxifier of heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic; and can also cleanse of pesticides and other poisons. One common source of heavy metal toxicity is from dental amalgam fillings. Studies show that heavy metals found in the body are implicated in a wide range of illnesses:
- Alzheimer’s
- Cardiovascular disease
- Behavioral problems
- Kidney dysfunction
- Parkinson’s disease
- Epilepsy
Chlorella has a fibrous outer shell that actually binds with the heavy metals in the bloodstream and assists in pulling them out of tissues. Chlorella's cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as its protection of the liver, helps keep the blood clean. Clean blood insures that metabolic wastes are efficiently carried away from the tissues.
Dosage and Precautions
Chlorella is available as tiny pills weighing 200 mg. According to Mike Adams, of NaturalNews.com, for a 150 lb adult, a disease-fighting dose may be 10 grams/day with 5 grams/day for maintenance. There are no side effects and there is no upper limit for taking Chlorella because it is considered a food source. When taken in sufficient quantity, chlorella may turn stools green in color but this a normal sign.
Summary
Chlorella is a single-celled green algae with many health benefits. It is a full protein food with many similarities to spirulina, but is not as easily produced. Notably, chlorella boosts the immunity system and is a powerful detoxifier, capable of extracting heavy metals and other poisons from the bloodstream.
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