Chlorella Powder Profile

Also known as

Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorella pyrendoidosa, and Yaeyama Chlorella

Introduction

Chlorella is a single celled algae that some scientists believe may be among the Earth's oldest living organisms, but it was only in the 1960's that Japanese scientists began to study chlorella as a tool of good health. Natural health enthusiasts know chlorella well as an excellent source of general nutrition. The Chlorella offered by Mountain Rose Herbs has a cracked outer cell wall which is broken by a high impact cryogenic jet-spray process that pulverizes the algae wall for enhanced digestability. It is grown in outdoor secluded ponds in one of Japan's two primary reef areas and is fully protected from industrial pollutants.

Constituents (per 100 g)

Moisture- 4.4%
Protein- 68.3 g
Total lipid (fat)- 11%
Carbohydrate- 5.4%
Fiber- 5%
Chlorophyll- 3,420 mg
CGF- 18.8%
Calcium- 190 mg
Iron- 139 mg
Magnesium- 308 mg
Phosphorus- 895 mg
Potassium- 864 mg
Vitamin A- 40,200 iu
Vitamin E- 17.2 mg
Vitamin C- 91 mg
and over 18 beneficial amino acids

Parts Used

The entire plant, dried. The cell wall is practically impenetrable and indigestible in most regards. When purchasing Chlorella, make sure the outer cell wall has either been cracked or opened.

Typical Preparations

The powder can be added to drinks and smoothies, or may also be made into capsules or extracts.

Summary

Precautions

As a precaution, if you use chlorella every day, take a vitamin B capsule at least once a week as some European studies showed that Chlorella may weaken Vitamin B supplies in the body. Some individuals have experienced stomach discomfort after using Chlorella. If you experience symptoms of stomach discomfort discontinue using immediately.