Chlorella Review

Chlorella

Also Known Chlorella pyrenoidosa

Description Chlorella is a single-celled algae that grows in fresh water. All parts of chlorella has been used as medicine and nutritional supplements. The word chlorella comes from the Greek word "chloros" meaning green and "ella" meaning small. It was not yet discovered until the 19th century since it was a microscopic organism. Researches have found that chlorella contains the highest amount of chlorophyll among all the plants. Medically, chlorella is now used for the prevention of cancer, reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system, increasing white blood cell counts, protecting the body against toxic metals such as lead and mercury, slowing the natural aging process, and among many others, Moreover, chlorella is also used to increase the "good" bacteria in the intestine in order to promote good digeston and in helping treat ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease, and diverticulosis.

Typical Dose The recommended dose for Chlorella greatly depends on several factors such as age, health, and other conditions. Appropriate dosage should be determined by your healthcare provider.

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