Description
Chlorella is a type of algae known for its high content of Omega 3, iron and vitamins B9 and B12. Its main properties are antioxidant and detoxifying.
Possible Benefits
- Its antioxidant properties can cope with oxidative stress
- Stimulates optimal liver function
- Helps the immune system function
- Protects cognitive functioning
- Helps detoxify the body
Required Equipment
Chlorella-based powder or tablets
How to Do It
It is common to consume chlorella powder, adding the ingredient to different preparations, such as juices, smoothies, soups, and even desserts. Tablets with concentrated content are also available.
Why it works
- By helping to lower triglycerides, chlorella becomes a protective agent for cardiovascular health.
- Its high concentration of vitamin B9 helps the formation of new cells, so that different organs and tissues of our body can benefit.
- Its antioxidant effect confronts the normal processes of damage in our body. Likewise, it becomes a protective agent of our health.
Time Commitment
2-5 minutes
Suggested Frequency
2-3 times per week
Suggested Time of Day
With lunch or dinner
Possible Side Effects
People with hyperthyroidism should avoid consuming chlorella, as it is high in iodine.
Some people may have an upset stomach when consuming it, and should consult a professional in such a case.
Notes
- Chlorella is one of the plants with the highest concentration of chlorophyll known today.
- This is a particularly relevant food for people seeking to replace animal proteins with vegetable ones, since chlorella is rich in protein.
- After World War II, a number of scientists studied chlorella as a source to eradicate hunger, due to its high protein content and relatively easy cultivation. Chlorella can be found in both fresh and salt water.
Related Products
Arugula, asparagus
Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- Chlorella vulgaris: A Multifunctional Dietary Supplement with Diverse Medicinal Properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26561078
- Chlorella vulgaris Improves the Regenerative Capacity of Young and Senescent Myoblasts and Promotes Muscle Regeneration. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6589273/
- The Long-Term Algae Extract (Chlorella and Fucus sp) and Aminosulphurate Supplementation Modulate SOD-1 Activity and Decrease Heavy Metals (Hg++, Sn) Levels in Patients with Long-Term Dental Titanium Implants and Amalgam Fillings Restorations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6523211/
- Impact of daily Chlorella consumption on serum lipid and carotenoid profiles in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066283/
- Chlorella vulgaris supplementation effects on performances, oxidative stress and antioxidant genes expression in liver and ovaries of New Zealand White rabbits. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6819843/
- Investigation of nutraceutical potential of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Arthrospira platensis. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijfs.14278
