Supplements - Chlorella

What Is It?

Chlorella is a type of blue-green algae, which grows naturally in many seas, oceans and lakes in the world. It is often classed as a ‘super food’ because of the range of nutrients it contains. It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and Amino Acids and the green pigment chlorophyll which has Antioxidant, healing and cleansing properties. Chlorella is now cultivated for its use in food supplements.

Supplementation

• Chlorella is often taken as an alternative to a multivitamin and mineral supplement for its readily absorbed nutrient content or as a tonic, detox or energy booster.
• In addition, because of the high levels of chlorophyll found in chlorella, some naturopaths recommend it for treating halitosis.
• Chlorella supplements are available as capsules, tablets or powder.

Cautions

• There are no side effects or contra-indications from taking chlorella supplements.
• When this article was written there were no well-known negative drug interactions with chlorella supplements.