So what is Chlorella?
Chlorella is a microscopic (of 2 to 10 µm diameter) single celled green micro algae that has existed on earth for over 2.5 billion years.
Having survived in exactly the same form since the pre-Cambrian period, this micro algae owes its extraordinary survival to two highly unusual features: its unique cell wall and its astonishing capacity of reproduction.
During approximately the first billion years of the earth's existence, deadly gases such as ammonia, methane and carbon dioxide made its atmosphere heavy. In the evolution of Earth, primitive green plant life such as Chlorella had the role to filter out these deadly elements, to eventually change the earth's environment to one capable of supporting flora (plants) and fauna (animals).
Each Chlorella cell is complete. As a matter of fact, Chlorella was the first cell form to contain a true nucleus within its nuclear envelope. The cell walls serve to confine and defend the green algae cell unit, making Chlorella very resistant to changes in environmental conditions, as well as to attacks by other organisms.
Chlorella contains the highest known source of chlorophyll of any plant.
Chlorella means green from "chlor" and small from "ella". This edible medicinal micro alga was first discovered in the late 1800's by a Dutch biologist, Beyerinck. Chlorella's studies are extensive. For over fifty years thousands of scientific articles from universities, medical institutions and scientists have been published about Chlorella and the virtues of this medicinal green algae, as well as numerous certifications such as FDA's, ISO 9002, FGMP's and CASJAS'.
No other algae has generated as much scientific and medical interest as Chlorella!!
Aside from being the subject of much medical research in the USA, Japan, USSR, Germany, France, England and Israel, this green algae with medicinal qualities has been researched by the Rockefeller Foundation, the Carnegie Institute, the Pasteur Institute and NASA. As a matter of fact, for the use of astronauts traveling into space, the researchers from NASA have investigated the fact that Chlorella is so complete that one could survive with it for long periods of time .
Because Chlorella has been found to contain over 50% protein, German scientists during World Wars I and II studied it very closely as a possible way to alleviate food shortages. Then during the 1950's, The Carnegie Institute in Washington took up the study where the German scientists had left off and found a way to grow Chlorella commercially. They thought that this wonder food could help bring a solution to the world hunger. During the postwar food shortage in Japan, the Japanese government sponsored Dr. Tamiya to harvest and develop Chlorella commercially and to make one of the finest whole foods in the world.
The scientists' interest resided essentially in the discovery that this wonder food, apart from its high protein and chlorophyll content, also includes an astonishing range of nutrients such as multi vitamins, amino acids, minerals, nucleic acids, CGF, enzymes, dietary fiber and other nutrients essential to an optimal nutrition.
Chlorella is a green algae with medicinal qualities
However, its tough outer cell remained indigestible until the 1970's. Chlorella became available to mankind as a whole food when a patented procedure solved the digestibility problem by breaking down the Chlorella cell walls.
From numerous Japanese chlorella studies showing a longer life expectancy when animals are fed with the green algae- an average extension of almost two years compared to the average animal life span! - as well as from the growing concerns of industrial and environmental pollution, Japan became the largest consumer of Chlorella, as a medicinal whole food, with an estimated 10 million users. Referred to more as a nutraceutical food rather than as a nutritional & health food supplement, Chlorella is more popular in Japan than vitamin C! NASA once also expressed interest in growing Chlorella as one of the first whole foods on the space station when completed.
In Japan, many medical doctors have supplemented diets of hospitalized patients with Chlorella for its wealth of nutritional and health benefits and to speed up their recovery. Unlike Japan or the rest of the Orient, where algae have been used for centuries, the popularity of this wonder food in the West is only recent and remain to be much more widely experienced because of its astounding healing, nutritional, detoxification, anti-inflammatory and nutritive properties.
Discover the profound nutritional and health benefits of Chlorella and make it become part of your household protocol! You will find a two-billion-year old friend backed-up with decades of scientific studies and testimonials!
Feel the energy and the positive changes, and unlike other herbs or fads that are temporary, Chlorella will become a part of your daily food regimen!
What does Chlorella do for the Human Body?
Chlorella is one of the most researched whole foods
In order to illustrate the complete scientific research that has been done on Chlorella, in the Foreword of "Chlorella Natural Medicinal Algae", Dr. David Steeblock, B.S., M. Sc., D.O wrote:
" As you can see from the small number of pages and the large number of references, only the highlights of the scientific research have been included but I would estimate that it includes at least 98% of all the clinically useful information one needs in order to understand and utilize this substance effectively. This book is intended for the intelligent layman and health practitioner looking for answers in regard to preventing and reversing health problems. I hope that this book will serve to educate the public of the benefits of chlorella and that the public discovers its usefulness so that each and everyone may live a long an healthy life"Chlorella and detoxification
The detoxification capability of chlorella is due to its unique cell wall and the material associated with it. The cell walls of chlorella have been shown to have three layers of which the thicker middle layer contains cellulose microfibrils."
Clinical studies and medical researches have showed that toxins such as arsenic, mercury, lead, pesticides, insecticides, cadmium, uranium, P.C.B, radio actives materials etc. have been successfully detoxified from the human body; chlorella cell walls binding to and absorbing these toxics substances and then escorting them safely out of the body.
These toxins commonly found in nearly everything we ingest, touch and breathe create various diseases and disorders, including allergies, skin reactions, cancer etc.
Cadmium, for example, is suspected of contributing to high blood pressure and atherosclerosis,(30),(31), and to take responsability in the activation of blood clotting. This is one of the reason why the air from cigarette smoke, filled with cadmium, is so toxic to second-hand smokers.
"The clinical usefulness of Chlorella to detoxify cadmium was shown by a scientific study by Hagino, et.al., (71)who demonstrated increased excretion of cadmium in persons suffering from "Itai-itai (cadmium poisoning).
Dr. Ichimura has reported that he gave 8 grams daily of chlorella to patients suffering from pain caused by cadmium poisoning and that he obtained good results. When chlorella was given for 12 days, cadmium in the excretions of the patients increased 3 times over the baseline. After 24 days of chlorella the cadmium in the urine has decreased 7 times greater than baseline and the pain of the patients was markedly reduced.
Pesticides, Insecticides, P.C.B. Removed
Chlorella has been used to detoxify people suffering from P.C.B. exposure (polychlorbiphenyl). Doctor Ueda of the Kitakyushu City Institute for Environmental Pollution Research in Japan gave 30 patients who suffered from P.C.B. exposure, daily doses of 4-6 grams of Chlorella for a one year period. As a result almost all improved (less tired, better digestion, normal bowel movements).
Beside P.C.B., chlordecone (kepone), another very harmful chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, has been shown to be removed more than twice as fast from the body when Chlorella is taken by mouth."
"Chlorella Natural Medicinal Algae" by Dr. David Steeblock, B.S., M. Sc., D.O
Chlorella, an immune system booster?
A hundred years ago only 1 in 30 people died of cancer! Between that time and today critical factors to health have drastically changed, and unfortunately, cancer has become a familiar occurence to us. Exposure to environmental toxins from foods, water and air has risen exponentially, and has sadly become a part of our daily biology. Healers generally agree that cancer initially results from a combination of malnutrition and body toxins, leading to cancer cells in the body. But rather than treating a localized tumorous manifestation, a wiser approach is to address the entire body nutritionally and to thoroughly detoxify it in order to have a chance to permanently reverse cancer.
Deterioration of the immune function, which eventually allows cancer cells to multiply, may begin with allergens in foods or air, and with poor food choices. It may result from heavy metals, viral or fungal agents, chlorine, nicotine and other chemical toxins, x-rays, radioactive and electromagnetic elements. It may also result from stress, negative attitudes, or any other influence that taxes the immune system beyond its capacity to respond to it.
Most healers further agree that any influence which weakens the functional capacity of our liver increases our risk of cancer.
When the liver fails to process all the toxic materials that are brought to it, toxins back up in our immune system, which then loses its capacity to deal with more toxic influences.
Cancer represents the most extreme form of nutritional collapse. It starts to develop when oxygen uptake is inhibited and red blood cells deteriorate (15).
Studies have shown that the hot water extract of Chlorella stimulates macrophage, interferon, B cell and T cell production resulting in anti-tumor, anti-bacteria and anti-viral properties and effects.
- T-cells are active against viruses and cancer;
- B-cell are active against fighting bacteria;
- stimulation of macrophages increases cancer cell destruction as well as removal of foreign proteins and chemicals;
- interferon is a natural secretion of the body and is thought to be a physiological stimulator of macrophages (2,7,8).
The stimulation of macrophages increases cancer cell destruction as well as the removal of foreign proteins and chemicals. This is an important property since there are a limited number of macrophages in the body, allowing just so much removal of harmful substances from the blood. This shows the capacity of Chlorella to prevent not only cancer or pre-cancerous conditions, but other diseases associated with viral infections as well.
We have also seen that Chlorella contains the highest known source of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll helps in the prevention of the spread of cancer by increasing the oxygen uptake, therefore promoting cell reproduction.
Because of the similarity between the size of Chlorella cells and our red blood cells, and between the characteristics of chlorophyll and our hemoglobin, Chlorella has been demonstrated to tonify the blood in clinical observation. Subsequently the name of "vegetal blood" was given to Chlorella.
Because of the broad nutritional profile of this natural wonder food, Chlorella could be the healing and energy food to prevent or inhibit the spread of cancer.
Thousands of papers about nutrition have related the effects of vitamin A and beta-carotene to strenghten the immune system and as an alternative cancer prevention and treatment.
They have shown that people who eat plenty of green food and yellow vegetables have fewer cancers, due to the high vitamin A content of these foods. In addition, when high doses of vitamin A are combined with radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer, the treatment dose of radiation can be reduced by 50% and the patient can tolerate larger doses with fewer side effects (5).
Beta-carotene has been shown to destroy cancer cells and to enhance macrophage production of the tumor necrosis factor and of the helper T-cell stimulator, interleukin I. Beta-carotene works synergistically with vitamin E as an antioxidant to stop cancer in its initial stages.
Extract of algae were also studied and were shown to be more effective than just beta-carotene, causing the Harvard group to speculate that other factors are to be found in algae that give algae more anti-tumor effects than can be esplained by the beta-carotene content alone (9)(2).
By stimulating the body's immune defenses, the wonder food Chlorella provides the body with extra ammunition so it can fight cancer more effectively. However Chlorella is not an anti-cancer treatment in itself but rather is a safe, alternative cancer treatment and potent adjunctive aid, working best with conventional treatments. Studies have indicated that, as a "biological response modifier", the green food Chlorella can provide critical health benefits to people weakened by illness, severe treatments and a suppressed immune system, improving their life, without interfering with the effectiveness of conventional cancer therapies, and possibly reducing future reccurences of viral infections that have escaped surgery or chemotherapy.
Some nutritionists have recommended that people who have cancer take as much as 20 to 30 grams of Chlorella per day, as well as CGF, extract of Chlorella.However, it is strongly recommended that a nutrition-oriented physician monitor the specific dose and application of Chlorella in each individual case.
Advantage from the wonders of Nature with Chlorella
Chlorella with to its dense nutritional profile, contains a wide spectrum of healing nutrients-such as vitamin A, C, E, beta carotene, chlorophyll and C.G.F, to name a few- that could help to prevent and treat a wide spectrum of diseases. Most of these diseases are caused by nutrient deficiencies affecting all of us, in our present era of mega-commercialization and food processing.
At Kyushu University Medical College in Japan, chlorella was given to five patients who were previously taking conventional medicine, including antibiotics, and who showed resistance to healing. In three cases, their wounds healed in less than three months, while two of the more serious cases took about two months to heal.
Under optimum sunlight and fertile conditions, each chlorella cell multiplies into four new cells within 24 hours, which in turn continuously multiply into four new cells daily etc. It is this unusual characteristic of photosynthesis, as well as its composition that give chlorella its outstanding healing properties. By providing us with all necessary nutrients to live a healthy life chlorella builds a layer of protection for our body's defense.
Because of the size of chlorella and our red blood cell as well as the characteristics of chlorophyll and our hemoglobin presenting similarities, clinical observation have demonstrated chlorella to fortify the blood, giving it the name of "vegetal blood".
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are our nucleic acids. The high DNA and RNA content of chlorella supplies our body with nucleic acids for cell rejuvenation. Dr. Benjamin S. Frank, author of "Nucleic Acid Therapy in Aging and Degenerative Disease", found that deteriorating cells can be rejuvenated if they are provided with substances that directly nourish them.
By helping the body to stay well supplied with nucleic acids, Dr. Frank has found that you can look and feel six to twelve years younger than you actually are! When using foods high in DNA and RNA content Dr. Benjamin Frank also discovered that health problems such as heart disease, emphysema, arthritis, memory loss, vision deterioration and depression would disappear!
Among testimonials of rejuvenating experiences, clearing of the mind, high level of energy, well being, clearance of bad breath including morning breath, younger and smoother looking skin, flatter stomach, enhanced sexual energy, have been reported.
Below are some of the volunteers' comments that were reported following a 6 weeks study at the Aging Research Institute with a dosage of 15 tablets per day (2)
- "helped the vaginal yeast problem"
- "My hands and feet were cold before, but the tablets helped them get warmer"
- "I have decreased cravings for sweets"
- "My hair is no longer dry and has been improved"
- "reduced foods cravings, heart burn, and bad breath"
- "reduced headaches"
- "feel more alert, better memory, improved energy"
- "reduced coating on my tongue"
- "reduced day sleepiness"
- "cleaned up the tarter on my teeth" (patient chewed the tablets).
Our modern lifestyle commonly including a diet rich in meats and fat; stress and pollution, our body tends to become acidic. Also as our body ages, it becomes less efficient to retain water, sodium and potassium which also contribute it to be more acidic, thus allowing diseases to occur. Being one of the most alkaline foods chlorella is known to have the ability to balance the pH level and therefore to neutralize the body from a less acidic to a slightly alkaline form.
Through hundreds of clinical studies and medical observations, the healing properties and health benefits of chlorella have been reported to treat the following:
A few References representative of the researched, scientific health benefits and effects observed with the use of Chlorella have been included in this site.
Chlorella's Medicinal Qualities
Seek for body balance, Chlorella can be your wonder food!
Would you like to:
- Supercharge your system with energy & vitality
- Trigger your own body healing powers & responses
- Stimulate your immune system to protect you against viruses and diseases
- Rejuvenate & reverse premature aging
- Enhance your strength and endurance
- Promote normal bowel movements and toxins elimination
- Optimize your weight and/or promote weight loss
- Reduce hunger and cravings
- Tame your heartburns and body acidity
- Nourish your brain and nervous system to fight stress, memory loss and depression?
As a matter of fact, studies have shown that Chlorella can help you with:
- The detoxification of heavy metals, pesticides & other toxic materials...
- The prevention of bacteria, fungi and toxins ...
- The protection and detoxification of the liver...
- Immune deficiency...
- Digestion poblems and constipation...
- Halitosis (bad breath) and body odors...
- The regulation of the insulin level, blood sugar and blood pressure...
- The normalization of hormones...
- The alkanalization of the body and the pH balance...
Often derived from synthetic sources, and/or isolated from their natural co-factors, multiple- vitamin and mineral formulas lack the vitality, the phytochemicals, and other synergetic & health-supporting nutrients that cannot be fractionated. On the other hand, chlorella, whole and designed by Mother Nature, is bio-available, meaning "body-ready" and is recognized by it as a live food. Therefore, chlorella can address the body as a WHOLE inter-related system, at its cellular level, to fit our genetic and nutritional requirements.
This is why it often happens that people who have decided to take chlorella for a particular symptom, have later realized that it has helped them with other health problems as well!
The multi-vitamins & Life force powerhouse of Chlorella
No other food offers such a powerful and wide range of nutrients from different groups as Chlorella does.
Nutrients support and replenish the blood, which, in turn, supports our levels of health and energy.
When the body experiences a direct deficiency of essentials minerals or vitamins required for energy production, or indirect deficiencies from emotional/psychological distress, it produces lactic acid. The production of lactic acid causes Metabolic acidosis which could bring about dysfunction in the cellular respiration in different tissues. It could also be expressed in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and in the acceleration of aging.
With its high nutritional value, Bio+ Chlorella® can provide the body with the proper nutrients it needs to heal itself naturally .
Chlorella covers a full spectrum, from the most balanced food to the most complete pharmaceutical action.
Unlike spirulina, alfalfa, wild blue-green, green barley juice or any other green products, Chlorella has unique detoxification and immunostimulation properties.
Its array of nutritional components is also astonishing!
In fact, Chlorella contains:
Nutrients support and replenish the blood, which, in turn, supports our levels of health and energy.
When the body experiences a direct deficiency of essentials minerals or vitamins required for energy production, or indirect deficiencies from emotional/psychological distress, it produces lactic acid. The production of lactic acid causes Metabolic acidosis which could bring about dysfunction in the cellular respiration in different tissues. It could also be expressed in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and in the acceleration of aging.
With its high nutritional value, Bio+ Chlorella® can provide the body with the proper nutrients it needs to heal itself naturally .
Chlorella covers a full spectrum, from the most balanced food to the most complete pharmaceutical action.
Its array of nutritional components is also astonishing!
In fact, Chlorella contains:
- more than 20 different vitamins and minerals (vitamins A,B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, B-12, C, E, K, Beta -carotene, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, thiamin, iodine, pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, niacin, inositol, sulfur, manganese, copper and cobalt). Chlorella contains six times more beta-carotene than spinach, a powerful anti-oxidant that fights free radicals in the bloodstream and lymph, protect the immune system, prevent or help treat cancer.
- 19 of 22 known amino acids, 8 of which are essential building blocks of the protein needed for growth and development.
- 60% of the highest quality natural protein to maintain normal body weight and muscle mass, to build new tissue, to repair damaged cells. Chlorella as a high content protein can be used by vegetarians and can constitute a good Weight Control Aid. As Dhyana Bewicke describes it in her book "Chlorella: The Emerald Food".
"According to standard nutritional tests, the digestive absorption of the protein in spirulina and chlorella is four times greater than in beef. Since they contain about three times more protein than beef, greater absorption means that twelve times more protein is available from the algae than from the same weight of beef."
Healing with Whole foods" by Paul Pitchford.
- Essential Fatty Acids"
Chlorella contains a greater quantity of fatty acids than either spirulina or wild blue-green. About 20% of these fatty acids are artery-cleansing, omega-3, alpha-linolenic variety; perhaps this is one reason chlorella has been shown to be so effective in reducing cholesterol in the body and preventing atherosclerosis."
"Healing with Whole foods" by Paul Pitchford. - Chlorella is the highest known source of chlorophyll - ten times more than alfalfa and four times more than spirulina. The more chlorophyll a plant contains, the greener it is.
Chlorophyll is effective in detoxifying the liver and bloodstream, stopping bacterial growth, cleansing the bowels, the blood and the respiratory system, feeding the friendly bacterial flora and getting rid of bad breath, morning breath and bodily odors. Its anti-inflammatory properties have been shown to help arthritis and pancreatic conditions, ulcers, gingivitis and tooth decay. By helping to rid the body of damaging toxins and free-radicals, by helping to build blood and new tissue, chlorophyll can also prevent premature aging as well as support a healthy immune system. As a matter of fact, improvement of anemic conditions and high blood pressure has been conferred to chlorophyll because of its similar molecule structure with our red blood cells. The raw chlorophyll of chlorella is much more desirable than the man made variety.
- Over 18% of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) the mysterious key to the rejuvenation ability of Chlorella. CGF is high in RNA and DNA, which are the building blocks of life. The latest research by Dr. Minchinori has reported levels of 10 percent RNA and 3 percent DNA in Chlorella which means that Chlorella is 17 times higher in RNA than canned sardines! CGF, taken orally or applied topically on damaged tissue, has stimulated tissue repair in mature adults and animals, and even of tissue previously ulcerated and that resisted to traditional healing methods. Experiments by Dr. Yoshio Yamagishi at Okuno Primary School in Tokyo have demonstrated CGF to cause children and young animals to grow at a much faster rate. CGF also activates the friendly bacteria crucial to a healthy digestion, such as lactobacillus, to multiply at four times the normal rate.
- Enzymes such as chlorophyllase and pepsin and dietary fiber, offering more support to a healthy digestion.
- The unique cell wall of Chlorella actually binds to toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, carcinogens such as PCBs and chemicals to detoxify your system. Another feature of the cell wall is a substructure that contains complex polysaccharides stimulating the production of interferon, as well as other anti-tumor and immune-enhancing activities to protect the body against viruses & diseases.
Chlorella is the queen of a very small but amazingly powerful group of foods, known as Nutriceuticals, that combine both the fields of nutrition and of pharmaceutical. Bio+ Chlorella®, a nutriceutical with fortifying and reconstructive actions, offers a completely natural and a far more superior synergy than a handful of vitamin supplements. As a whole entity its nutrients integrate and interact with each other to deliver vitality to the body in a balanced, complete equation. Commercial vitamins and mineral formulas are created from an amalgam of concentrates and extracts - some of them harmful - that are artificially combined together to simulate a balanced nutrition. Rather, Bio+ Chlorella® quenches the body's thirst for a naturally balanced and invigorating synergy of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can never build up or become toxic.
Chlorella and the Body Balance
The more excess calories we consume - from sugars and non-essential fatty acids (especially trans fats) - the more pressure we put on our body to produce cholesterol.
As well, our body makes more cholesterol when we experience a greater amount of stress. Once our body produces the cholesterol it cannot break it down. Therefore cholesterol can be removed from our body only through stools.
Chlorella has been shown, through studies, to lower cholesterol level by excreting cholesterol into the small intestine and then in the stools. The fact is that almost everyone can control their cholesterol level as well as their cardiovascular health by nutritional means alone! A report of the "Effects of Chlorella on Levels of Cholesterol in Serum and Liver " showed that when sixteen patients were given 20 tablets of chlorella daily for three months, without any anti-cholesterol drugs, their cholesterol levels were significantly lowered.
(Research of Wakahisa Hospital of Fukuoka, Japan.)
About two-thirds of the affluent population worldwide suffers to some degree from atherosclerotic deposits. Cardiovascular diseases are our number one killers! Arteriosclerosis is the process of the gradual narrowing and hardening of the arteries and the slowing down of the blood flow, resulting in high blood pressure.
High blood pressure carries a heavier load on our heart and kidneys which, when prolonged, leads to water retention and heart and kidney failure. At a more serious level, the blockage of an artery supplying our heart can result in a heart attack. The blockage of an artery supplying our brain may result in a stroke. By keeping the blood cholesterol below 160 mg% for a two-year period, a reversal of arteriosclerosis has been known to occur.
Laboratory experiments have indicated that chlorella can significantly lowers high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis by widening the arterial vessels. Chlorella contains a greater quantity of essential fatty acids (EFA) than spirulina and 20% of these EFAs are omega-3, an artery cleansing agent and a reducer of "bad cholesterol" (as opposed to "good cholesterol"). Also, many case reports have been documented of people stating that their blood pressure problems disappeared after taking chlorella for a duration of three months to a year. (2)
Chlorella & Blood sugar level
Pre-diabetic low (hypoglycemic) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemic) conditions affect about 20% of the North American population. They result from consuming too much hard fat, refined sugar and starch, and too few vitamins and minerals. They are often accompanied by cardiovascular complications, causing death among diabetics.
A 1998 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicated that people with diabetes type 2 have the same risks of having a heart attack as do people who have heart problems, making heart disease the #1 killer of diabetics.
In studies done with diabetic mice, chlorella had increased their life spans by 50 to 100 percent, allowing them to reach the same age as normal mice!(29) As we mentioned earlier, studies and observations made on chlorella have shown that this medicinal green algae can stimulate the production of interferon and normalize the level of blood sugar.
Chlorella would also have the ability to normalize the cholesterol serum and to increase the blood vessel elasticity which, according to Japanese researchers, have constitute evidences of helping to control diabetes and of promoting the rapid healing of diabetic skin ulcers.
Also, "All blood sugar imbalances - diabetes, hypoglycemia, manic depression - are greatly helped, much because the protein in chlorella, like that of spirulina, is predigested and ready to work to smooth out blood sugar fluctuations."
"Healing with Whole foods" by Paul Pitchford.
Pancreatitis is another life-threatening disease linked with poor nutrition and the excessive consumption of certain foods (alcohol, hard fats). The high concentration of chlorophyll in chlorella has been shown to inhibit pancreatitis.
Chlorophyll also stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body and helps to bring more oxygen to both the body and the brain.
Chlorella & pH balance
A 1998 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicated that people with diabetes type 2 have the same risks of having a heart attack as do people who have heart problems, making heart disease the #1 killer of diabetics.
In studies done with diabetic mice, chlorella had increased their life spans by 50 to 100 percent, allowing them to reach the same age as normal mice!(29) As we mentioned earlier, studies and observations made on chlorella have shown that this medicinal green algae can stimulate the production of interferon and normalize the level of blood sugar.
Chlorella would also have the ability to normalize the cholesterol serum and to increase the blood vessel elasticity which, according to Japanese researchers, have constitute evidences of helping to control diabetes and of promoting the rapid healing of diabetic skin ulcers.
Also, "All blood sugar imbalances - diabetes, hypoglycemia, manic depression - are greatly helped, much because the protein in chlorella, like that of spirulina, is predigested and ready to work to smooth out blood sugar fluctuations."
"Healing with Whole foods" by Paul Pitchford.
Pancreatitis is another life-threatening disease linked with poor nutrition and the excessive consumption of certain foods (alcohol, hard fats). The high concentration of chlorophyll in chlorella has been shown to inhibit pancreatitis.
Chlorophyll also stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body and helps to bring more oxygen to both the body and the brain.
Chlorella & pH balance
When the body experiences a direct or indirect deficiency of essential minerals or vitamins required for energy production it produces lactic acid, which can cause Metabolic acidosis. This eventually leads to dysfunctions expressed in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, but also in the acceleration of aging.
Our modern diets are filled with high-fat and highly processed acid and mucus-forming types of foods. This fact, together with conditions such as a stress-filled or sedentary lifestyle, all contribute to an acidic blood condition.
Examples of such acidic-contributing foods are meats, most dairy products, alcohol and other intoxicants, refined sugar, drugs and chemicals etc.
Most degenerative diseases involve the body being too acidic, allowing viruses and bacteria to proliferate. Diseases such as arthritis, gout and reflux acid syndrome, and rheumatic disorders such as fibromyalgia, are all characteristic of an acid / alkaline imbalance.
An increased level of lactic acid lowers the intracellular pH. In modern societies, most of the population already suffers from acidic conditions such as heartburn, arthritis, gout, chronic bowel syndrome disease, fibromyalgia, etc. Calcium is drawn from the blood in an attempt to neutralize this acidity. Symptoms of lactic acidosis are: shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the gut. At a later stage, it can lead to a general depletion of energy, hyperventilation, an enlarged liver, arrhythmia and eventually even to organ failure.
The body should be slightly alkaline and receive alkaline-forming foods such as fruits, vegetables, salt (in a moderate amount), micro-algae, sprouts, herbs etc.
Chlorella has been shown to neutralize acid by raising the pH level and alkanalizing the body. These helpers lead to increased levels of lactic acid and, according to numerous studies, to the alleviation of heartburns, arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia,etc. Also vital are the corrections of any deficiencies in vitamins and minerals and of problems with digestion and assimilation.
Chlorella & the Immune System
Chlorella could be part of your front-line defense to protect your body!
As an immune system booster, the antiviral activity of chlorella and its poison-absorbing qualities have been described as early as 1967, by Shirota Minoru, et al. (10)
In the Japanese scientific community, chlorella is known as a "biological response modifier". Studies have confirmed repeatedly that chlorella can bring substantial health benefits to people with a depressed immune system.
Chlorella, by inducing higher levels of interferon, stimulates the production and activity of macrophage and T-cells, thus enhancing the immune system's ability to combat harmful substances like bacteria and viruses. Interferon has been shown to promote the elimination of many kinds of intracellular bacteria as well as numerous infections and viruses, running the entire gamut from cold and allergies to cancer and strokes.
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Like nature's answer to joint pain, the single-cell algae chlorella brings together a variety of nutrients which can support healthy joints and relieve pain associated with arthritis. For anyone suffering from chronic joint pain, finding effective natural remedies like chlorella are a breath of fresh air in a world muddled with shady pharmaceutical drugs. Here are some of the ways chlorella can combat joint pain:
Balancing pH. Chlorella is excellent for reducing acidity in the body. Since acidity can worsen joint pain, balancing the body's pH level by making it more alkaline can help relieve arthritis pain.
Chlorophyll. Chlorella's bright green hue is supplied by loads of natural chlorophyll, a cleansing substance which fights inflammation associated with joint pain. Anti-inflammatory foods like chlorella are an important part of fighting arthritis naturally.
Detoxifying. Joint pain is often worsened in the presence of toxic substances like chemical pesticides and heavy metals like mercury. With the unique ability to bind with toxins and usher them out of the body, chlorella can fight joint paint by detoxifying cells and tissues.
Glucosamine. Contained in chlorella's outer wall, glucosamine restores connective tissue like cartilage and ligaments. It's a great nutrient for joint health.
Gut Flora.The specialized components of chlorella encourage the growth of beneficial gut flora, which promotes gut health. Having a healthy gut can improve immune system response. Since arthritis is often associated with an overactive immune response, restoring gut flora is an important step in relieving arthritis pain. Restoring gut health can also reduce inflammation throughout the body, another bonus for reducing pain in the joints.
Minerals. Chlorella has a broad and rich mineral content. A diet lacking in important minerals can aggravate joint pain, so getting plenty of these nutrients is important.
The benefits listed above function far beyond simply restoring the health of the joints. Chlorella can also provide these general benefits:
- Enhanced immunity
- Better digestion
- More energy
- Antioxidants which protect against oxidation
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Essential amino acids
- Deodorization (fresher breath)
- Overall detoxification
- Normalized blood pressure
- Improved triglyceride levels
- Healthy body weight and composition
Tips for using chlorella:
- A typical maintenance dose for chlorella is 3-6 grams per day. For someone looking to combat major health problems, a higher dose of up to 30 grams per day may be necessary until health is improved.
- Chlorella in powder form is typically the cleanest kind because it will contain less additives and binders compared to tablets.
- Locating a high-quality source of chlorella is important. Look for a manufacturer who takes pride in producing clean, easily digested chlorella product. This will maximize your benefits from taking chlorella.
For More Information:
http://www.awomansviews.com/health/0303_greenfoods.htm
Lev, Beth M. (2003) Chlorella, The Ultimate Green Food: Nature's Richest Source of Chlorophyll, DNA and RNA. Published by B L Publications.
About the author
Elizabeth Walling is a freelance writer specializing in health and family nutrition. She is a strong believer in natural living as a way to improve health and prevent modern disease. She enjoys thinking outside of the box and challenging common myths about health and wellness. You can visit her blog to learn more.
Protecting yourself in the event of a serious radiation event involves much more than simply loading up on potassium iodide and various other iodine supplements. While high levels of iodine do protect the thyroid and glandular systems from radiation poisoning, they do not necessarily protect the rest of your body from the devastating and deadly effects of nuclear radiation. However, two amazing superfoods -- Spirulina and Chlorella -- offer substantiated protection against harmful radiation. They also help to detoxify the body of harmful radiation after exposure, effectively protecting organs and other areas not protected by iodine.
The numerous curative and health-promoting properties of Spirulina are truly amazing. This blue-green algae superfood is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and antioxidants, all of which make it highly beneficial as an anti-aging, anti-cancer, and super-detoxifying miracle food
But little known is the incredible radioprotective power of Spirulina. Numerous studies have found that Spirulina protects the body against -- and even heals it from -- the damaging effects of harmful radiation.
A 1989 study put forth by researchers from Zhongkai Agriculture and Technology College in China found in tests that Spirulina significantly reduces the gamma radiation-induced micronucleus frequencies in the bone marrow of affected mice. Bone marrow, of course, is responsible for producing new blood cells and maintaining the lymphatic system.
A 1993 report published by the Research Institute of Radiation Medicine in Belarus confirmed previous research conducted in 1990-91 which found that Spirulina effectively decreases the radioactive load received by the body when consuming radiation-contaminated food. After just 20 days, children fed five-gram doses of Spirulina every day experienced an average 50 percent reduction in urine radioactivity levels .
In a study released by Mechnikov Odessa State University in Ukraine in 2000, Spirulina proved effective at increasing phosphate, pyruvate, and antioxidant levels in rats with lesions caused by 5 gray units (Gy) of high-energy radiation. Full-body exposure to 5 Gy or more typically leads to death within 14 days, but Spirulina helped to prevent this.
A 2001 study conducted by researchers from the Medical and Pharmaceutical Academe of Yangzhou University in China found that Spirulina extracts effectively protect against both the damage caused by chemotherapy drugs and the damaging effects of gamma radiation exposure
Those negatively affected by high levels of radiation after working on cleanup efforts following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster experienced improvements in the autoregulatory functionality of their bodily organs and other systems, as well as long-term remission from overall radiation damage, after being treated with a regimen that included Spirulina. (Read more)
Spirulina works so well at mitigating the damage caused by radiation that it was actually awarded a Russian patent in 1995 for improving the immunity of children affected by radiation from the Chernobyl disaster. Many exposed children became stricken with chronic radiation sickness and elevated Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, and they also tested positive for high allergy sensitivity. But upon consuming roughly five grams (g) of Spirulina a day for 45 days, the children's IgE levels and allergic sensitivities were restored back to normal.
Conclusively, Spirulina offers remarkable radioprotective benefits in addition to its many other health-promoting benefits. Regular consumption of Spirulina not only helps to boost immune function and normalize the systems in the body that regulate and maintain overall health, but the superfood also offers a surefire way to mitigate the damaging effects of harmful radiation (read more).
Chlorella, the detoxifying superfood with amazing radioprotective benefits
Much like Spirulina, Chlorella is loaded with an astounding array vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help detoxify the body of heavy metals and other contaminants. The single-cell algae also helps to prevent and repair DNA damage, balance the body's pH levels, fight inflammation, improve digestive health, and boost immune function (read more).
And as far as harmful radiation is concerned, Chlorella is a powerful weapon to both prevent radioactive damage and heal it once it has occurred.
A 1989 study put forth by the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences demonstrated that Chlorella effectively increases production of bone marrow and spleen stem cells. And in tests, Chlorella greatly helped improve survival rates among mice irradiated with a lethal dose of radioactive gamma rays.
In 1993, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India also found that Chlorella is effective at protecting against and mitigating the damage caused by both acute and chronic radioactive damage (read more).
A 1995 study published in theIndian Journal of Experimental Biologyfound that when administered before or upon exposure to sub-lethal radioactive gamma rays, Chlorella helps to boost levels of colony-forming spleen cells. Such cells exist within the bone marrow and are essential for the production of vital blood elements and immune factors.
Ultimately, the incredible detoxifying power of Chlorella is not limited to toxins like mercury, aluminum, and fluoride. Just like it does to toxic heavy metals, Chlorella binds to radioactive particles and literally flushes them out of the body. In complete synergy with its many other health-promoting functions, Chlorella is a vital superfood nutrient that numerous scientific studies have proven helps to guard the body against radioactive damage (read more).
Both Spirulina and Chlorella are absolutely essential weapons in any natural radioprotective arsenal. Together, these powerful sea-based nutrients help to rid the body of radiation and the many other toxins that cause both acute and chronic damage to the body.
Source: www.naturalnews.com
As an immune system booster, the antiviral activity of chlorella and its poison-absorbing qualities have been described as early as 1967, by Shirota Minoru, et al. (10)
In the Japanese scientific community, chlorella is known as a "biological response modifier". Studies have confirmed repeatedly that chlorella can bring substantial health benefits to people with a depressed immune system.
- Allergies usually result from a weakened liver and inappropriate immune system responses to certain foreign substances, which trigger the production of immunoglobulin E. The administration of at least three months of Chlorella has often induced a noticeable improvement, through the cleansing of the colon and liver, promoting a stronger immune system.
In a 1997 Japanese study conducted on children with atopic dermatitis, over sixty percent (60%) of children who were given 15 to 25 chlorella tablets showed improved skin conditions and bronchial asthma(38); and with other studies on mice, chlorella extract has shown "significant improvements" in food allergies, such as egg and milk.(39)
- Chlorella extract (CGF) has been given to patients who were being having surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, and to others whose immune system was suppressed as a result of brain tumors. Results showed these patients' immune systems remained at near normal levels and that they were less adversely affected by the immunosuppressive treatments when chlorella was administered.
- Also, according to research, a diet supplemented with protein fragments called "nucleotides" can help to restore the health of the immune system, and to fight off viral and bacterial infections. Chlorella and the CGF are rich sources of nucleotides.
In a study on mice, a diet fortified with nucleotides saved 47% of those injected with lethal doses of staphylococcus, a deadly bacterium, while the ones on a diet without nucleotides all died!(37)
- People with arthritis have macrophage cells that are particularly sensitive to viruses and other poisons. Food allergies or inflammatory bowel disease inducing arthritis are good examples of this process. Chlorella has shown to strengthen the intestine and to help clear away toxic substances. This protects the body from infiltration by bacteria, fungi and toxins through the bowel wall, thus preventing the damaging of the joints. Also the high level of Vitamin A and Beta-carotene in chlorella may help suppress inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis (12).
Source: www.biosources.com
Learn How Chlorella Relieves Arthritis and Joint Pain
Like nature's answer to joint pain, the single-cell algae chlorella brings together a variety of nutrients which can support healthy joints and relieve pain associated with arthritis. For anyone suffering from chronic joint pain, finding effective natural remedies like chlorella are a breath of fresh air in a world muddled with shady pharmaceutical drugs. Here are some of the ways chlorella can combat joint pain:
Balancing pH. Chlorella is excellent for reducing acidity in the body. Since acidity can worsen joint pain, balancing the body's pH level by making it more alkaline can help relieve arthritis pain.
Chlorophyll. Chlorella's bright green hue is supplied by loads of natural chlorophyll, a cleansing substance which fights inflammation associated with joint pain. Anti-inflammatory foods like chlorella are an important part of fighting arthritis naturally.
Detoxifying. Joint pain is often worsened in the presence of toxic substances like chemical pesticides and heavy metals like mercury. With the unique ability to bind with toxins and usher them out of the body, chlorella can fight joint paint by detoxifying cells and tissues.
Glucosamine. Contained in chlorella's outer wall, glucosamine restores connective tissue like cartilage and ligaments. It's a great nutrient for joint health.
Gut Flora.The specialized components of chlorella encourage the growth of beneficial gut flora, which promotes gut health. Having a healthy gut can improve immune system response. Since arthritis is often associated with an overactive immune response, restoring gut flora is an important step in relieving arthritis pain. Restoring gut health can also reduce inflammation throughout the body, another bonus for reducing pain in the joints.
Minerals. Chlorella has a broad and rich mineral content. A diet lacking in important minerals can aggravate joint pain, so getting plenty of these nutrients is important.
The benefits listed above function far beyond simply restoring the health of the joints. Chlorella can also provide these general benefits:
- Enhanced immunity
- Better digestion
- More energy
- Antioxidants which protect against oxidation
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Essential amino acids
- Deodorization (fresher breath)
- Overall detoxification
- Normalized blood pressure
- Improved triglyceride levels
- Healthy body weight and composition
Tips for using chlorella:
- A typical maintenance dose for chlorella is 3-6 grams per day. For someone looking to combat major health problems, a higher dose of up to 30 grams per day may be necessary until health is improved.
- Chlorella in powder form is typically the cleanest kind because it will contain less additives and binders compared to tablets.
- Locating a high-quality source of chlorella is important. Look for a manufacturer who takes pride in producing clean, easily digested chlorella product. This will maximize your benefits from taking chlorella.
For More Information:
http://www.awomansviews.com/health/0303_greenfoods.htm
Lev, Beth M. (2003) Chlorella, The Ultimate Green Food: Nature's Richest Source of Chlorophyll, DNA and RNA. Published by B L Publications.
About the author
Elizabeth Walling is a freelance writer specializing in health and family nutrition. She is a strong believer in natural living as a way to improve health and prevent modern disease. She enjoys thinking outside of the box and challenging common myths about health and wellness. You can visit her blog to learn more.
Discover the radiation protective benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella
Protecting yourself in the event of a serious radiation event involves much more than simply loading up on potassium iodide and various other iodine supplements. While high levels of iodine do protect the thyroid and glandular systems from radiation poisoning, they do not necessarily protect the rest of your body from the devastating and deadly effects of nuclear radiation. However, two amazing superfoods -- Spirulina and Chlorella -- offer substantiated protection against harmful radiation. They also help to detoxify the body of harmful radiation after exposure, effectively protecting organs and other areas not protected by iodine.
Spirulina, the incredible medical food used to treat child victims of Chernobyl
The numerous curative and health-promoting properties of Spirulina are truly amazing. This blue-green algae superfood is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and antioxidants, all of which make it highly beneficial as an anti-aging, anti-cancer, and super-detoxifying miracle food
But little known is the incredible radioprotective power of Spirulina. Numerous studies have found that Spirulina protects the body against -- and even heals it from -- the damaging effects of harmful radiation.
A 1989 study put forth by researchers from Zhongkai Agriculture and Technology College in China found in tests that Spirulina significantly reduces the gamma radiation-induced micronucleus frequencies in the bone marrow of affected mice. Bone marrow, of course, is responsible for producing new blood cells and maintaining the lymphatic system.
A 1993 report published by the Research Institute of Radiation Medicine in Belarus confirmed previous research conducted in 1990-91 which found that Spirulina effectively decreases the radioactive load received by the body when consuming radiation-contaminated food. After just 20 days, children fed five-gram doses of Spirulina every day experienced an average 50 percent reduction in urine radioactivity levels .
In a study released by Mechnikov Odessa State University in Ukraine in 2000, Spirulina proved effective at increasing phosphate, pyruvate, and antioxidant levels in rats with lesions caused by 5 gray units (Gy) of high-energy radiation. Full-body exposure to 5 Gy or more typically leads to death within 14 days, but Spirulina helped to prevent this.
A 2001 study conducted by researchers from the Medical and Pharmaceutical Academe of Yangzhou University in China found that Spirulina extracts effectively protect against both the damage caused by chemotherapy drugs and the damaging effects of gamma radiation exposure
Those negatively affected by high levels of radiation after working on cleanup efforts following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster experienced improvements in the autoregulatory functionality of their bodily organs and other systems, as well as long-term remission from overall radiation damage, after being treated with a regimen that included Spirulina. (Read more)
Spirulina works so well at mitigating the damage caused by radiation that it was actually awarded a Russian patent in 1995 for improving the immunity of children affected by radiation from the Chernobyl disaster. Many exposed children became stricken with chronic radiation sickness and elevated Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, and they also tested positive for high allergy sensitivity. But upon consuming roughly five grams (g) of Spirulina a day for 45 days, the children's IgE levels and allergic sensitivities were restored back to normal.
Conclusively, Spirulina offers remarkable radioprotective benefits in addition to its many other health-promoting benefits. Regular consumption of Spirulina not only helps to boost immune function and normalize the systems in the body that regulate and maintain overall health, but the superfood also offers a surefire way to mitigate the damaging effects of harmful radiation (read more).
Chlorella, the detoxifying superfood with amazing radioprotective benefits
Much like Spirulina, Chlorella is loaded with an astounding array vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help detoxify the body of heavy metals and other contaminants. The single-cell algae also helps to prevent and repair DNA damage, balance the body's pH levels, fight inflammation, improve digestive health, and boost immune function (read more).
And as far as harmful radiation is concerned, Chlorella is a powerful weapon to both prevent radioactive damage and heal it once it has occurred.
A 1989 study put forth by the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences demonstrated that Chlorella effectively increases production of bone marrow and spleen stem cells. And in tests, Chlorella greatly helped improve survival rates among mice irradiated with a lethal dose of radioactive gamma rays.
In 1993, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India also found that Chlorella is effective at protecting against and mitigating the damage caused by both acute and chronic radioactive damage (read more).
A 1995 study published in theIndian Journal of Experimental Biologyfound that when administered before or upon exposure to sub-lethal radioactive gamma rays, Chlorella helps to boost levels of colony-forming spleen cells. Such cells exist within the bone marrow and are essential for the production of vital blood elements and immune factors.
Ultimately, the incredible detoxifying power of Chlorella is not limited to toxins like mercury, aluminum, and fluoride. Just like it does to toxic heavy metals, Chlorella binds to radioactive particles and literally flushes them out of the body. In complete synergy with its many other health-promoting functions, Chlorella is a vital superfood nutrient that numerous scientific studies have proven helps to guard the body against radioactive damage (read more).
Both Spirulina and Chlorella are absolutely essential weapons in any natural radioprotective arsenal. Together, these powerful sea-based nutrients help to rid the body of radiation and the many other toxins that cause both acute and chronic damage to the body.
Source: www.naturalnews.com
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