By Mountain Rose Herbs
Chlorella is a green, single-celled algae cultivated in freshwater ponds.
It has the highest concentration of chlorophyll of any plant known in the world and has existed on the planet for at least 3 billion years!
It's one of the most potent nutritional foods you can consume, even though it's so small. Chlorella contains protein, carbohydrates, the whole range of B vitamins, vitamin C and E, amino acids and trace minerals. An excellent source of protein, it's a great supplement for people who cannot or do not want to eat meat. It contains more vitamin B12 than liver does. Chlorella is a great supplement to help boost the immune system and to help the body detoxify as well. It aids in cleansing of the bloodstream. It also contains high levels of RNA and DNA, and has been used in protecting against the effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Chlorella is a green, single-celled algae cultivated in freshwater ponds.
It has the highest concentration of chlorophyll of any plant known in the world and has existed on the planet for at least 3 billion years!
It's one of the most potent nutritional foods you can consume, even though it's so small. Chlorella contains protein, carbohydrates, the whole range of B vitamins, vitamin C and E, amino acids and trace minerals. An excellent source of protein, it's a great supplement for people who cannot or do not want to eat meat. It contains more vitamin B12 than liver does. Chlorella is a great supplement to help boost the immune system and to help the body detoxify as well. It aids in cleansing of the bloodstream. It also contains high levels of RNA and DNA, and has been used in protecting against the effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Chlorella can be very helpful for digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
I've read that while growing, it quadruples approximately every 24 hours. Also that it also causes the friendly bacteria in our intestines to multiply at four times the rate of normal, which is why some people like to take it about a half hour before meals. Other common benefits include relief of bad breath and/or constipation and increased energy levels, which makes sense since it helps digestion and assimilation!
It has a very strong, fibrous outer cell wall, which actually needs to be broken open for us to reap the benefits of this super-powerful plant, since we cannot digest the cell wall. The cell wall contains a unique fiber not found in any other plant. This fiber is prized for its ability to bind with toxic substances such as heavy metals and carry them safely out of the body. This is why you'll often see it labeled "Cracked Cell Wall Chlorella" or "Broken Cell Wall Chlorella". That's the only kind you want to get. You just buy it in powdered or encapsulated form and swallow it with some water.
I've read that while growing, it quadruples approximately every 24 hours. Also that it also causes the friendly bacteria in our intestines to multiply at four times the rate of normal, which is why some people like to take it about a half hour before meals. Other common benefits include relief of bad breath and/or constipation and increased energy levels, which makes sense since it helps digestion and assimilation!
It has a very strong, fibrous outer cell wall, which actually needs to be broken open for us to reap the benefits of this super-powerful plant, since we cannot digest the cell wall. The cell wall contains a unique fiber not found in any other plant. This fiber is prized for its ability to bind with toxic substances such as heavy metals and carry them safely out of the body. This is why you'll often see it labeled "Cracked Cell Wall Chlorella" or "Broken Cell Wall Chlorella". That's the only kind you want to get. You just buy it in powdered or encapsulated form and swallow it with some water.
Spirulina
By Mountain Rose Herbs
Spirulina is another popular green supplement.
It's a concentrated form of many nutrients. You can take it on its own, and its often blended into 'super green" supplements as well.
Rich in protein, spirulina produces 20 times as much protein as the equivalent acreage of soybeans. In fact, it's made up of more than one half amino acids.
Spirulina supplies beta carotene, and chlorophyll, and also contains a variety of vitamins including A, B1, B3, B6, even a bit of B12, as well as Vitamins C, D, E, and K.
Minerals include calcium, manganese, iron, chromium, phosphorus, molybdenum, iodine, chloride, magnesium, sodium, zinc, potassium, selenium, germanium, copper, and boron.
Spirulina is reported to increase energy, enhance immune function, has muscle building properties, and is also demonstrated to help prevent allergy attacks.
It also is reported to have positive effects in treating radiation poisoning.
Spirulina is another popular green supplement.
It's a concentrated form of many nutrients. You can take it on its own, and its often blended into 'super green" supplements as well.
Rich in protein, spirulina produces 20 times as much protein as the equivalent acreage of soybeans. In fact, it's made up of more than one half amino acids.
Spirulina supplies beta carotene, and chlorophyll, and also contains a variety of vitamins including A, B1, B3, B6, even a bit of B12, as well as Vitamins C, D, E, and K.
Minerals include calcium, manganese, iron, chromium, phosphorus, molybdenum, iodine, chloride, magnesium, sodium, zinc, potassium, selenium, germanium, copper, and boron.
Spirulina is reported to increase energy, enhance immune function, has muscle building properties, and is also demonstrated to help prevent allergy attacks.
It also is reported to have positive effects in treating radiation poisoning.
The name "spirulina" comes from the Latin word for helix or spiral; which describes the physical form of the organism. When it grows it forms swirling, microscopic strands in the shape of a double helix.
It's an algae which grows best in warm, alkaline waters. and represents one of the simplest of life forms. It doesn't contain many of the factors common in other plants. For instance, it doesn't have the indigestible fibrous cell wall like other plants, including chlorella, do.
Spirulina is naturally digestible, aids in mineral absorption, and even helps curb the appetite. Its high levels of protein are reputed to help stabilize blood sugar levels which can reduce the urge to snack.
It also helps protect the immune system and is used in natural treatments for lowering cholesterol.
It's an algae which grows best in warm, alkaline waters. and represents one of the simplest of life forms. It doesn't contain many of the factors common in other plants. For instance, it doesn't have the indigestible fibrous cell wall like other plants, including chlorella, do.
Spirulina is naturally digestible, aids in mineral absorption, and even helps curb the appetite. Its high levels of protein are reputed to help stabilize blood sugar levels which can reduce the urge to snack.
It also helps protect the immune system and is used in natural treatments for lowering cholesterol.
