
Chlorella
Chlorella vulgaris
Family: Chlorellaceae
Bio-Live: Chlorella is a key herb in Bio-Live Gold and Bio-Live Dark.
Description: A single-celled green algae, spherical in shape and containing chlorophyll-a and -b in chloroplast. It reproduces rapidly with photosynthesis.
Habit and cultivation: Found world wide in fresh water and grown in vats for commercial and scientific research.
Actions (known for): Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-lipidemic, immune booster, nutritious natural supplement.
History: Arrived on earth more than 2 billion years ago. ‘Chlor’ translates from Latin as green and ‘ella’ means tiny. Only began harvesting for nutritional purposes in 1950s in Japan.
Parts used: Complete form.
Constituents (bio available chemicals): Crude proteins, fats and carbs.
Nutritional constituents: Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, E. Minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur. Vegetable protein (including all essential and non-essential amino acids).
Indications: Liver function, detoxifies heavy metals, stomach ulcers, diabetes, depression, regulates blood pressure, improves memory, constipation, IBS and the common cold.
Dosage: 500-1g daily for maintenance. Up to 6g daily to boost immunity.
Cautions for therapeutic doses: Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
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