Chlorella is one of the most heavily researched algae in the world. Chlorella is a tiny, single-celled water-grown algae filled with chlorophyll. It is an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, all of the B vitamins, vitamin C and E, and rare trace minerals. Chlorella is nearly a complete food and contains more B12 vitamin than liver. Its name is taken from the Greek, "chloros" meaning green and "ella" meaning small. Chlorella contains more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant. And of all the green algae studied so far, chlorella has the highest, often ranging from 3 to 5% pure natural chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is one of the greatest food substances for cleansing the bowel and other elimination systems, such as the liver and the blood. The Japanese frequently take it by adding it to tea, soup, milk, juice, noodles, yogurt, and other foods.

Where does it grow? This outstanding "green food" algae is grown in purified freshwater which contains all essential vitamins (except D), plus alpha-linolenic acid. Chlorella destined for human consumption is generally cultivated in large, fresh mineral water pools under direct sunlight.

Health Benefits:

• Chlorella is a powerful detoxification aid for removing heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, lead, etc) and other pesticides from the body. Detoxification of heavy metals and other chemical toxins in the blood will take 3 to 6 months to build up enough to begin this process depending on how much chlorella a person is taking.
• Chlorella's cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels helps keep the blood clean. Clean blood insures that metabolic wastes are efficiently carried away from the tissues.
• A high chlorophyll content Chlorella can help eliminate chronic bad breath and body odor in just a few days. Foul smelling stools are also greatly improved.
• Chlorella can help relieve constipation.
• Chlorophyll in chlorella is also effective against anemia and stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body. It also helps carry oxygen around the body and to the brain. This is why chlorella is often called a 'Brain Food'.
• Chlorella can also help fight cancer.
• Chlorella is alkaline and helps balance the body's pH. It's important that we maintain a balance body pH of ideally about 7.2-7.4, which is about neutral. A diet consisting of acidic food (junk food, processed food, red meat and soft drink) which have a pH of 2.7 is where most diseases start. Generally bacteria and viruses do not live well in an alkaline environment.
• Chlorella normalizes blood sugar and blood pressure
• Chlorella protects the body against ultraviolet radiation.
• Chlorella boosts the immune system.
• Chlorella helps in the proper digestion of food.
• Chlorella energizes the body.
• Chlorella can help increased cellular regeneration, which can slow aging process.
• Chlorella can make bone and blood vessels stronger.

Note: It is essential that any chlorella you take is NOT freeze dried or pasteurized. If it is, then you have lost the crucial benefit of enzymes such as these.

Side effect: Several chlorella side effects have been reported in terms of gastrointestinal upset. If you notice any allergic reaction stop until the symptoms clear, then restart at the lower dose.

Tips when buying chlorella supplement:

• Buy all-natural without synthetic ingredients.
• Make sure it comes from a highly reputable company with the strictest quality control.