All about chlorella

Chlorella is a single-cell green algae which is part of Chlorophyta family. Chlorella contains a fibrous and indigestible outer shell and inner nutrients. The dried Chlorella contains about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrate, 5% fibre, and 10% minerals and vitamins. Therefore many people believe it is an attractive food source because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients. More importantly many of its health benefits have been discovered by researchers around the world.

Cleansing blood and carrying oxygen

Chlorella can carry away metabolic wastes from our blood because its fibrous material can bind with heavy metals and pesticides which can accumulate in our blood. A clean bloodstream with an abundance of red blood cells to carry oxygen is essential for our body to function properly. In addition Chlorella is rich in Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is very similar to haemoglobin, a protein found in the red blood cells. Haemoglobin can carry oxygen thus "fueling" all over our body. So Chlorophyll can also carry oxygen in blood around our body and our brain. The only difference between Chlorophyll and haemoglobin is: there is a magnesium molecule at Chlorophyll's centre; whereas there is an iron molecule at the centre of haemoglobin. The magnesium content is important for our heart to properly beat every time. In addition Chlorophyll can help producing red blood cells, so some scientists have already suggested using chlorophyll to treat anaemia.

Improve digestion

Enzymes are important substances in our body. Chlorella contains chlorophyllase and pepsin that are digestive enzymes. Chlorella has many different types of enzymes that our bodies need. It has been found that using Chlorella can improve foul smelling stools. In addition it also has been found that chlorophyll can help relieving constipation.

Balance PH value

Our body must maintain a balance between alkaline and acid, and such balance should be neutral, with PH values around 7.2-7.4. Unfortunately most of us take overcooked, processed foods, fast food, and soft drinks (a pH of 2.7) every day, most of our PH values are not balanced. An acidic environment can lead to many diseases, however, such disease will not likely start in an alkaline environment. Chlorella is Alkaline. Therefore eating Chlorella can help us to maintain a neutral PH value.

Normalize blood sugar and balance blood pressure

Researchers have revealed that chlorella can also help normalize our blood sugar in cases of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Right levels of blood sugar are essential to keep our brain, our heat, and our energy metabolism functioning properly. In addition, High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors in heart attack and stroke. Studies have shown that regular use of chlorella reduces high blood pressure and prevents strokes in rats.

Organic Chlorella Powder

Organic chlorella powder can be consumed by adults, the elderly and children aged over two years. It contains all the components essential to life. A daily dose of 3-4 grams Chlorella powder is recommended. It is best taken about half an hour before meals for the optimum digestive benefits.

Spirulina

Gives strength and energy. Helps with slimming and dieting. Contains more essential nutrients than any other food. Rich in easily absorbed proteins, iron, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12. Spirulina is also a source of calcium, copper, chromium and selenium, chlorophyll and beta carotene.

Spirulina are floating filamentous cyanobacteria with cylindrical trichomes in left-hand helix. Spirulina grows naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes with high pH and high concentrations of carbonate and bicarbonate. It is commonly used as food supplements.

For centuries Aztecs have been eating Spirulina. The earliest record reveals that it grew in Lake Texcoco, and was collected and sold as food. The first Spirulina manufacturing factory was established in 1970s. Recent years it has become a popular thing in the world, and has been approved by the FDA, WHO and other medical authorities as health food.

Spirulina is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. It contains Lysine, Cysteine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Threonine, which are important amino acids that can only be acquired by human beings through food. Spirulina is also a very rich source of Vitamin B-12. It has much higher iron content than Spinach. It contains much higher amounts of Beta-Carotene than carrots.

Its protein constituent can be easily digested form. It also contains minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants that are not available to humans from any single food of vegetable or animal source known so far.

Spirulina is helpful in preventing gastro enteric disturbances as it enhances intestinal flora such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus bacteria. It is also known to reduce the risks of infection by Escherichia Coli and Candida Albicans, two virulent gastroenteritis pathogens. Spirulina by virtue of its fatty acid contents is known to reduce Cholesterol. It contains anti-oxidant radicals that scavenge highly reactive free radicals that are known to be involved in the occurrence of many degenerative disorders such as cancer.

Spirulina is a rich source of potassium, and also contains calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Spirulina contains many pigments including chlorophyll-a, xanthophyll, beta-carotene, echinenone, myxoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3'-hydroxyechinenone, beta-cryptoxanthin, oscillaxanthin, plus the phycobiliproteins c-phycocyanin and allophycocyanin.

Spirulina helps prevent heart damage caused by chemotherapy using Doxorubicin, without interfering with its anti-tumour activity. Spirulina reduces the severity of strokes and improves recovery of movement after a stroke; reverses age-related declines in memory and learning; and prevents and treats hay fever.

Organic spirulina is available as powder HERE or as tablets HERE.

Barley Grass Powder

Strong, natural detoxicant. Rich in fibres, proteins and chlorophyll.

Traditionally used by ancient Egyptians, Romans and Vikings to promote their health, barley grass embodies an array of vitamins and amino acids. Embodying a significant chlorophyll content, barley grass boasts an array of minerals including iron, copper and up to 11 times the calcium in cow’s milk. Barley grass is an excellent source of protein with 18 of the 22 essential amino acids. Organically grown on the fertile plains of Canterbury New Zealand, Barley grass is harvested whilst the plant is young. The young barley grass plant is transported to an organically certified dehydrating plant. The moisture content is reduced by 4%. Once dried, the barley grass is milled into a fine powder.

Barley Grass from New Zealand is of the highest quality. Find yours HERE.