If you care about your health, it is quite certain that you try to eat healthy foods on a daily basis, exercise, drink a lot of fluids, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, few foods are really - healthy. If the soil, air and water are polluted, what kind of plant will grow in that area and will it even contain the nutrients that make us eat it? In addition to the general pollution of the planet, as if it is not enough - we have pesticides, insecticides and other pest destroyers, and therefore also the plants that we tried to protect. Such plants store toxic substances, and we introduce them into our body, where they end up in the liver, which tries to process them and remove them through the kidneys and intestines. Toxins that cannot be decomposed remain in the liver and poison the entire organism, which entails a series of health consequences, some of which can be persistent and long-lasting.
How to help your body in the fight against polluted air, water, soil? Most of us live in urban areas where there is no trace of clean air, in some places the water is of extremely poor quality and it is very difficult to keep our body and spirit in good health. Although we cannot personally influence the improvement of air or water quality, what we can certainly influence is what kind of food or supplements we will consume, ask about their origin and check exactly what effect they can have on our health.
One of the foods that scientists today classify as a superfood is Chlorella - a green microalgae from the Chlorellaceae family that lives in fresh waters. This is one of the few edible freshwater algae with incredible benefits for the human body. And what is it that makes Chlorella stand out in the sea of supplements? Well, let's get started!
Health benefits of chlorella
Chlorella contains a whole range of vitamins and minerals: B1, B2, B6 and B12, C, D2, E, K, iron, folates, beta carotene, chlorophyll, niacin, biotin, proteins and antioxidants.
What makes it unique is the complex called Chlorella Faktor Rasta. It is located in the nucleus of the cell and consists of nucleic acids, peptides and polysaccharides.
What is interesting is that Chlorella contains more chlorophyll than any other plant on the planet, while the vitamin B12 found in Chlorella is completely biodegradable for the human body, unlike other plants that contain the so-called pseudovitamin B12 that we cannot absorb.
Detoxification of the body using chlorella
We hear about detoxification of the body every day, but there are few foods that really stimulate the body's natural detox. Chlorella is an algae that does just that and is proven to be effective in removing heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. It is effective in eliminating the negative effects of brain damage caused by lead poisoning. It has been proven to be successful in reducing harmful substances in the daily diet, of which we would single out dioxin: it is a hormonal 'disrupter' that causes reproductive, developmental and hormonal disturbances and ailments. In addition, dioxin is one of the risk factors for cancer and damages the immune system, which entails a series of reactions in the body.
Chlorella supplementation can affect weight loss as well as the regulation of glycemic status and blood glucose levels. Chlorella as a supplement can help lower total cholesterol and triglycerides. Niacin, fiber and vitamin B are fighters against bad cholesterol, while the high content of antioxidants helps with LDL cholesterol, which is proven to contribute to heart disease.
Chlorella contributes to the health and good functioning of the heart and kidneys and can be the main ally of the liver to get rid of heavy metals and toxins introduced by improper diet, polluted water or air. With the help of Chlorella, the blood pressure gradually returns to normal, while the stiffness of the arteries, one of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, is reduced.
Chlorella supplementation can increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, thus the digestive system is in balance and the function of the large intestine becomes normal.
Nutrients in chlorella
As we have already mentioned, Chlorella is extremely rich in biologically active components, i.e. antioxidants. Lycopene, lutein, beta carotene, chlorophyll and vitamin C are considered extremely valuable micronutrients that support detoxification and cleansing of the body. It is also rich in iron, which has the effect of preventing anemia.
Vitamin B12 found in Chlorella as a supplement is extremely important for the human body, but its main source is food of animal origin. The lack of this particular vitamin often appears among vegetarians and vegans, because foods of plant origin rarely contain a sufficient amount of vitamin B12, and it is also not sufficiently bioavailable. Such B12 is called pseudovitamin B12, because the body cannot absorb it in its entirety. Vitamin B12 is extremely important for mental focus, stable mood, health of female reproductive organs, as well as for overall mental and physical energy.
The good news is that Chlorella as a supplement can help those suffering from a deficiency of this vitamin! It is one of the few plant sources of bioavailable B12 - in one of the many studies it was shown that vegans who consumed chlorella had higher concentrations of vitamin B12 than those who did not use it.
What is also of great importance is vitamin D: the two main forms are D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). D2 is found in mushrooms and certain plants, while D3 is contained in foods of animal origin, such as fish and seafood. Vitamins of the D group are necessary to maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, which is associated with a reduced risk of osteoporosis and some types of cancer. Properly grown chlorella contains D2 and ergosterol and is very useful as a dietary supplement.
It should also be noted that not all Chlorella on the market is the same, so be careful where you buy it. In our healthy food store Healthy Jungle, we offer Chlorella, which is purchased directly from Taiwan and has a European, Serbian and Taiwanese organic certificate, it is laboratory tested and grown in an ecologically completely preserved area. The conventional chlorella cell wall processing technique involves a grinding process, but this can lead to heavy metal contamination, loss of minerals and other nutrients. Our manufacturer has developed his own method for breaking the cell wall and received a patent for it, which makes the product safe to use and allows 100% to retain all the nutrients.
Chlorella is not called the superfood of the future for nothing! In Japan, it is traditionally consumed and has been known for centuries as one of the extremely important foods rich in micronutrients beneficial for the human body.
Recommended dose
The recommended daily dose is one teaspoon per day (2-5g), and you can consume it mixed with water, yogurt, smoothies or as an addition to lemonade (Vitamin C and Chlorella have a complementary effect). Due to the cultivation method and purity, our Chlorella has a natural taste and smell, without the unpleasant "fishy" aroma unlike most others on the market. Also, it is in powder form and packaged in medically approved packaging, which makes it many times more effective than supplementation in tablets.
Conclusion
If you haven't heard or tried this supplement before, we strongly recommend that you do so as soon as possible! In addition to supporting the overall health of the body, daily consumption of Chlorella can prevent the development and occurrence of many diseases.
For Chlorella, there are warnings related to children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, but only on the basis of contamination, because most Chlorella on the market contains illegal levels of heavy metals. However, proven pure chlorella showed excellent results in the above group as well.
The preparation is simple, it does not require a lot of time, and the benefits are multiple in a very short period of time, after a few weeks of daily consumption. The writer of this text confirms this on a personal example. 🙂 Tell us in the comments how Chlorella has affected your body and overall health - we know you'll like it!
