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Chlorella, not only a true superfood, but also a powerful aid to detoxification
Chlorella is a detoxification aid for heavy metals and other pesticides. Numerous research projects in the US and Europe indicate that chlorella can help the body to break down persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as mercury, cadmium and lead, DDT and PCB, while at the same time strengthening the immune system response. Chlorella is comprised of a fibrous outer shell (20%) and its inner nutrients (80%). It is the fibrous material which has been proven to actually bind with the heavy metals and pesticides - such as PCBs - which can accumulate in our bodies.
A healthy bloodstream, with an abundance of red blood cells to carry oxygen, is necessary for a strong natural defense system. Chlorella's cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as its protection of the liver, helps keep the blood clean. Clean blood insures that metabolic wastes are efficiently carried away from the tissues.
Chlorella gets its name from the high amount of chlorophyl it possesses. Chlorella contains more chlorophyl per gram than any other plant. Chlorophyl is one of the greatest food substances for cleansing the bowel and other elimination systems, such as the liver and the blood.
Haemoglobin is the protein in our red blood cells which binds with oxygen and gives blood its bright red color. Chlorophyll cells are nearly identical to haemoglobin, with one exception: Chlorophyll has a magnesium molecule at its centre while haemoglobin has an iron molecule at the centre of it. This is important because magnesium is essential for the heart to function properly. Every time our heart beats, it is utilizing magnesium to do so.
Interferon, produced naturally by the body, is one of the greatest natural defenses against cancer. Chlorella stimulates the activity of macrophages and T-cells by increasing interferon levels, thus enhancing the immune system's ability to combat foreign invaders whether they are viruses, bacteria, chemicals or foreign proteins.
Many diseases can only thrive in an acidic environment, thus the vital importance of helping the body to maintain an alkaline/neutral pH of 7.2-7.4. Whole foods like Chlorella and Spirulina can help with this.
Chlorella also helps to normalize blood sugar in cases of hypoglycaemia, where blood sugar is too low. Proper levels of blood sugar are necessary for normal brain function, heart function and energy metabolism, all of which are crucial in sustaining good health and preventing disease.
High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors in heart attack and stroke, which account for more fatalities in the Western world than any other disease. Laboratory experiments have shown that regular use of Chlorella reduces high blood pressure and prevents strokes in rats.
Chlorella typical nutritional analysis
| Nutrient | Per Cent | | Protein | 58 | | Fat | 9.5 | | Carbohydrate | 23.8 | | Fibre | 0.5 | | Ash | 4.4 | | Calories | 415 per 100 grams | | | | | Amino Acids | Per Cent | | Glutamic Acid | 5.8 | | Aspartic Acid | 4.7 | | Leucine | 4.7 | | Alanine | 4.3 | | Arginine | 3.3 | | Valine | 3.2 | | Glycine | 3.1 | | Phenylalanine | 2.8 | | Proline | 2.5 | | Threonine | 2.4 | | Isoleucine | 2.3 | | Serine | 2.0 | | Methionine | 1.3 | | Histidine | 1.1 | | Tryptophan | 0.5 | | Other | 11.4 | | | | | Vitamins | Mg per 100gm | | A | 51300 IU | | B1 | 1.7 | | B2 | 4.3 | | B6 | 1.4 | | B12 | 0.14 | | Biotin | 0.25 | | C | 10.7 | | E | <1.5 | | Folic Acid | 0.08 | | Inositol | 142 | | Niacin | 22.7 | | Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 | | | | | Minerals | Mg per 100gm | | Calcium | 227 | | Iodine | 0.5 | | Iron | 133 | | Magnesium | 321 | | Phosphorus | 868 | | Zinc | 78 | Organic Broken Cell Wall Chlorella - In Powder Form or as Tablets. Dosage: Take 2–6 capsules 3 times daily |