Chlorella

Chlorella vulgaris

A single-celled green algae, spherical in shape and containing chlorophyll-a and -b in chloroplast. It reproduces rapidly with photosynthesis.

Family: Chlorellaceae

Which probiotic is it in?: Chlorella is a key herb in Sustain

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 of Chlorella

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 from the Chlorella

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.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Cautions for therapeutic doses

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

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