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.