If you were told to consume fresh water blue-green algae, you’d probably think…yuk, right? But this single-celled green plant is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world, so here’s why you should be adding Chlorella to your diet…
If you were told to consume fresh water blue-green algae, you’d probably think…yuk, right? But this single-celled green plant is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world, so here’s why you should be adding Chlorella to your diet…
Chlorella is not only the largest dietary source of chlorophyll, it also contains an abundance of vitamins (D, E, C, B6, B12) and minerals (Iron, Pantothenic acid, Potassium, Iodine, Manganese), all of which are essential for antioxidant functions within the body. This nutritional powerhouse is one of the richest sources of amino acids, beta carotene and nucleic acids making it one of the most complete, vegan friendly sources of protein available.
Vitamin D                   600 ug  (RI 15000%)
Vitamin E                    3.25 mg  (RI 27%)
Vitamin C                    21.4 mg  (RI 27%)
Thiamin                       0.36 mg (RI 33%)
Riboflavin                    1.25 mg  (RI 89%)
Niacin                           13 mg (RI 81%)
Vitamin B6                   0.48 mg (RI 34%)
Vitamin B12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 60 ug (RI 2400%)
Biotin                            32 ug (RI 64%)
Panthothenic Acid      2.6 mg (RI 104%)
Potassium                     671.1 mg (RI 34%)
Phosphorus                  1200 mg (RI 171%)
Iron                                 101.3 mg (RI 724%) Â
Manganese                    4.24mg (RI 21.2%)
Iodine                             1000     ug (RI 667%)
Chlorophyll                    2580mg
This beautiful green substance has been found to play a fundamental role in helping to remove methylmercury (metal found in seafood), from the blood stream. Â The fresh water algae bind to unwanted metals and toxins flushing them out of the body through excretory channels.
Not only does it purify the blood, it oxygenates it too. The high chlorophyll content of chlorella, which is very similar to haemoglobin, mimics the action of haem by transporting oxygen around the body.
Over half of the UK population is currently suffering from high cholesterol, a condition which is often attributed to lifestyle factors such as diet, lack of sleep and inactivity. Â Chlorella supplementation has been found to positively alter lipid profiles in those with raised cholesterol, by reducing low density lipoprotein (LDL) and triglyceride levels (the bad cholesterol) within the blood. By adding just 5g/day of this green algae to your diet you could benefit from these fantastic cholesterol combating effects.
The way in which Chlorella works is pretty clever; it differentiates between the good and bad bacteria in the stomach, promoting healthy flora growth whilst actively removing bad toxins from the body. Enzymes within chlorella help multiply friendly lactic bacteria in your gut and its high fibre content helps to regulate bowel movements, improving digestion which in turn, flushes (pardon the pun) out the bad toxins!
Chlorella has been found to promote a healthy pH of around 7.5, making it an awesome alkalising agent, thanks to the help of chlorophyll. This micro alga can help neutralise acid conditions within the intestinal tract to reducing the risk of digestive disorders such as reflux and bloating.
Try adding a scoop of MyVitamins Chlorella to a fruit smoothie for a yummy way to incorporate it into your diet, try this one:
Our Superfoods range of Chlorella comes in either in powder or tablet form, for a simple way to get all these incredible benefits!
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18800884