Chlorella Herbal Infomation
NAME
Chlorella
LATIN NAME
Chlorella vulgaris
ALSO KNOWN AS
Blue-green algae
ORIGIN
China
PARTS USED
Whole parts of blue-green algae
TRADITIONAL HERBAL USES AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
What can Chlorella really do for your health? It offers a stunning array of health benefits.
Chlorella is commonly used for treating the following conditions:
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Arthritis
Depression
Severe liver damage and liver disorders
Intestinal ulcers
Hemorrhoids
Asthma
High blood pressure
Constipation
Bleeding gums
Infections
Inflammation of joints and tissues
Body odor / breath odor
Various degenerative diseases
Essential fatty acid deficiencies
Mineral deficiencies (magnesium is a common deficiency)
Chlorella is particularly useful for:
People with poor digestion and assimilation (these micro-algae are easy to digest and absorb)
People with poor vitality and anemia
Individuals who consumer large quantities of animal protein (the micro-algae protein, in contrast, is easier to digest and offers a far healthier balance of minerals)
People who eat refined or processed foods
People who take prescription drugs (Chlorella protects the kidneys and liver)
People who are overweight or obese
People who engage in physical exercise and / or strength training
People with low energy levels (feeling depleted, exhausted, etc.)
In fact, both chlorella and spirulina have been described as "the perfect food:"
CONSTITUENTS
High-quality complete protein that is more dense and more digestible than any animal-derived protein. (Chlorella is 58% protein.)
All the known B vitamins, including vitamin B12 which is almost never found in plants.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin E.
Macrominerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium and many more.
Trace minerals.
Omega-3 fatty acids including GLA.
Mucopolysaccharides.
Beta-carotene.
Nucleic acids (RNA & DNA).
Chlorophyll.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Powder-
Take ½ to 2 teaspoons 1 or 2 times per day
Tablets-
1-4 tablets taken 2 or 3 times per day
PRECAUTIONS
None known.
Most of the imformation on this page is from "Superfoods for optimum nutrition" by Mike Adams, a highly recommended read about Chlorella and Spirulina. http://www.chlorellafactor.com
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