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.

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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.

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Benefits of Hemp Protein

Hemp protein powders are rich in fibre, a nutrient that has a number of valuable health promoting properties. Diets rich in fibre can lower your risk for heart disease, type-2 diabetes, constipation and Diverticular Disease, notes the Harvard Public School of Health.

Additional benefits of hemp protein include potential immune enhancing and anti-fatigue properties, as well as kidney-protective effects.

Hemp protein is a high-fibre protein. It is made from the hemp seed which is composed of approximately 45 percent oil, 35 percent protein and 10 percent carbohydrates. Hemp can be considered a superior protein source due to its great digestibility, which also makes it ideal for athletes. The better the protein is digested, the more efficiently it can be used by the body.

The digestibility of any given protein is related to the concentrations of its amino acids. Hemp protein contains all the essential amino acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) making it the most complete source of protein. It is a crucial component for muscle repair and building, together with vitamins, minerals, fibre, enzymes, probiotics and antioxidants which are found in hemp seeds.

Hemp seed is composed of two primary types of protein: Edestin (65%) and Albumin (35%).

Edestin protein is found only in hemp seed and is considered the backbone of the cell’s DNA. It is similar to the human body’s own globular proteins found in blood plasma.

Albumin protein is another high quality globulin protein and is similar to that found in egg whites. Albumin is highly digestible and is a major source of free radical scavengers.

Lastly, there are no known allergies to hemp.

Sources:

Livestrong

Globalhemp

Maca Powder

Gives energy and endurance, reduces physical and mental stress, increases libido in men and women, contains carbohydrates and is rich with vitamins B, calcium, iron and other minerals.

Dubbed the “superfood of the Andes”, Maca is popular amongst the indigenous population of the Peruvian Andes. Cultivated in spring, Maca is a small root vegetable from the maca plant grown at altitudes over 3500 metres. Traditionally integrated in the nutrition of natives, the Maca root has evolved into a modern day “superfood”. Maca has a rich malty flavour that combines well with cacao, another “superfood”. A complete protein, Maca provides 19 amino acids, 4 different alkaloids, 20 different fatty acids, an abundance of calcium and an assortment of vitamins including C, E, B1 (thiamine) and B2 (riboflavin). Raw Maca roots are cultivated on a 5 year rotational method without the use of pesticides. Hand selected for the best quality, the Maca root is cleaned in natural water. Once dried the Maca root is ground into a fine powder and packaged.

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Ashwagandha Powder

Improves physical energy, increases immunity to colds and infections, increases sexual capacity and fertility.

Ashwagandha is also known as Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, and Winter cherry. Ashwagandha roots are one of the important medicinal herbs in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. It is considered an 'adaptogen', which can improve our physical energy, increase immunity to colds and infections, and increase sexual capacity and fertility.

The main constituents of ashwagandha are alkaloids and steroidal lactones. In Ayurveda Ashwagandha is believed to posess aphrodisiac, rejuvenative and anti-aging properties. The traditional Indian medicine uses Ashwagandha to treat symptoms like chronic fatigue, bone weakness, loose teeth, impotency, premature ageing, constipation, nervous exhaustion, anxiety, arthritis pain, and memory loss etc.

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