A small but very useful chlorella

Chlorella-rich chlorella is rapidly gaining popularity among people who are monitoring their health. This microscopic edible seaweed has an enormous set of properties beneficial to the human body - from improving immunity to anti-cancer effects.

What is Chlorella

Chlorella is a unicellular green algae, which are considered the oldest representatives of the plant world of the planet. It dwells, mainly in fresh water bodies and is not widespread. Due to the high chlorophyll content, chlorella actively enriches the water with oxygen. How chlorella looks in the natural environment can be seen in the photo below:

Chlorella is able to synthesize all the necessary substances - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins. In the form of dry biomass, it includes more than 50% protein, represented by 40 amino acids, among which are all necessary for humans. In meat and poultry, for example, contains only 26% protein.

Only 1 gram of dry chlorella contains a virtually complete list of essential vitamins, minerals and minerals. Here you can find provitamin and vitamin A, vitamins of group B, vitamin C, K, PP, E, D, folic and pantothenic acids, biotin. And also - calcium, potassium, copper, iodine, iron, sulfur, cobalt, magnesium and many others.

Chlorella or spirulina?

Chlorella is a close relative of spirulina. Both are algae, rich in various vitamins and microelements. Spirulina is a blue-green alga, which contains a lot of protein and iron. It is easily, almost completely absorbed by the body, having a beneficial effect on it.

Also the following points can be attributed to the benefits of spirulina:

• it acts milder than chlorella without causing problems with the sensitive intestine;
• contains useful fatty acids - gamma-linolenic and linoleic;
• the phycocyanin included in its composition has anti-cancer properties.

Those who are just beginning to dive into the world of healthy food and active supplements often ask themselves: chlorella or spirulina - what better to choose, where is the greater benefit for the body and how they differ.

Despite the fact that chlorella and spirulina have a set of similar properties and both have a curative effect on the body, they have some differences in the nutrients they contain. Therefore, they can not be considered interchangeable, rather they are complementary or used to achieve different results:

• chlorella is rich in chlorophyll, due to which it is able to purify blood, therefore it is widely used in various detox programs;
• spirulina is a source of protein and iron, so it is used by athletes to gain muscle mass, and is also useful for improving heart and brain function.

It's not at all necessary to choose one thing. Chlorella and spirulina perfectly interact with each other.

Recommendation: alternate courses for taking chlorella and spirulina to maximize the effect of their use: 3 weeks take one supplement, a one-week break, and three weeks take the second. Such a program will help to cleanse the body and strengthen immunity.

Useful properties

Due to its composition, chlorella has a huge range of properties useful to the human body. In addition to being a source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, chlorella is also useful because:

• helps fight high blood pressure( hypertension);
• improves digestibility of food, in particular - fats;
• is a strong and effective antioxidant;
• reduces the risk of anemia, edema, proteinuria( increased concentration of protein in the urine) in pregnant women;
• helps fight diabetes;
• accelerates the healing of wounds, the regeneration of cells and tissues of the body;
• removes heavy metals from the body and protects it from their effects;
• strengthens the immune system;
• cleanses the blood, oxygenates it;
• is able to purify the body( in particular the liver) from harmful and toxic substances.

In addition, the use of chlorella can reduce the incidence of asthmatic and allergic attacks, relieve fatigue, remove unpleasant body odor, balance the hormonal system( eliminating symptoms of PMS) and improve digestion. Regular intake of this additive also reduces pain in various diseases, which was proved in a practical study back in 2000.

Although research on this issue is still ongoing and there is no clear evidence, some scientists are confident that chlorella also has anti-cancer properties.

Contraindications

It is important to remember that chlorella, despite a large number of beneficial properties, has contraindications for use. They are not very many, in particular, it can not be used in the following situations:

• the presence of autoimmune diseases;
• for allergy to iodine;
• during taking medications that cause blood thinning;
• in hemochromatosis( elevated iron content in the blood).Also, because of the high iron content, it is not recommended to take chlorella in large doses to women after the onset of menopause.

Especially vulnerable categories - pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, small children - you can consume chlorella after preliminary consultation with your doctor.

Another important point is the presence of side effects. As a rule, they are caused by the beginning process of cleansing the body of stored slag and toxins. The main manifestations:

• bloating;
• diarrhea;
• nausea;
• spasms in the abdomen and others.

To eliminate side effects, it is recommended to reduce the dose of the supplement taken. As a rule, a few days after this unpleasant symptoms disappear.

Rules and recipes for use

Having decided to introduce chlorella into your diet, it is important to follow certain rules of its use in order not to harm the body and get the maximum effect.

In order to cleanse the body, chlorella( in the form of tablets or powder) is taken from small doses, gradually increasing them. The recommended norm is 3-4 tablets( or 5-7 g of chlorella powder) 3-4 times a day before meals. To start taking better with 1 tablet 1-3 times a day, increasing the dose by 1 piece every day until the recommended dosage is reached. If side effects occur, the dosage is reduced to allow the body to get used to the action of chlorella.



Tablets can be chewed or sucked, powder washed with water or juice( or mixed with them).You can not drink chlorella coffee, because the caffeine contained in it interferes with its assimilation. To improve the taste, chlorella powder can be diluted in a glass of water and add lemon juice there. As a result, you will get an invigorating nutritious cocktail with a pleasant refreshing taste.

You can combine chlorella with the leaves of barley, in a complex they clean the body much more efficiently. At the same time, the algae dosage is reduced to 2-3 tablets 3 times a day. Also, chlorella can be taken with poppy or goji berries. The first option is suitable for athletes, will charge with energy and give cheerfulness. The second will enrich the body with natural antioxidants and vitamin C.

Important! During the purification of the body chlorella must carefully observe the water balance and use at least 1.5-2 liters of clean water a day.

Chlorella has a specific, rather sharp odor, which became one of the reasons why it is released in the form of tablets. To smoothen this smell, you can prepare a delicious and healthy smoothie:

• banana;
• 200 g of strawberries;
• a glass of soy milk( can be replaced with rice, wheat, walnut);
• teaspoon of chlorella powder;
• if desired, you can add a spoonful of honey.

All ingredients are beaten in a blender until smooth.

Store chlorella in a dry place, away from heat and light sources. The jar or bag must be tightly closed, and the printed powder packaging should be used in the next three months.

Chlorella is a real godsend for anyone who cares about their health or needs an additional source of nutrients. The rich composition and unique properties make this alga the most valuable nutritional supplement and source of health, vigor and well-being.