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Although it has yet to gain popularity in the UK, it is claimed that in Japan Chlorella is taken regularly by 30% of the population. There Chlorella is regarded as a functional whole food, rather than a dietary supplement. Chlorella has been touted as the perfect whole food. Aside from being a complete protein and containing all the B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the major minerals with zinc and iron in amounts large enough to be considered supplementary. Chlorella contains a range of carotenoids that is superior merely to taking a supplement of synthetic beta carotene.
Chlorella is comprised of a fibrous, indigestible outer shell (20%) and its inner nutrients (80%). It is the fibrous material that has been proven to actually bind with heavy metals and pesticides like PCBs, that can accumulate in our bodies. 60% of Chlorella is protein, which is in the form of amino acids. Chlorella contains 18 of 22 known amino acids and is considered a complete protein, meaning that it has the essential 8 amino acids. The human body wants to form long complex chains of amino acids into the tens of thousands of different protein structures the body needs to perform functions all over the body. However, if one amino acid is missing, then an incomplete protein will form that will not function as effectively as a complete protein. There is no other natural source of protein available that provides such a complete and balanced array of amino acids than Chlorella.
Chlorella plays a particularly crucial role in systemic mercury elimination because the majority of mercury is rid through stool. Once the mercury burden is lowered from the intestines, mercury from other body tissues will more readily migrate into the intestines, where Chlorella will effectively remove it. A clean bloodstream, with an abundance of red blood cells to carry oxygen, is necessary to a strong natural defense system. Chlorella's cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as its protection of the liver, helps keep the blood clean. Chlorella has been found to improve the immune system, improve digestion, detoxify the body, accelerate healing, protect against radiation, aid in the prevention of degenerative diseases, help in treatment of Candida Albicans, relieve arthritis pain and, because of its nutritional content, aid in the success of numerous weight loss programs. Chlorella has also been found to have powerful anti-cancer activity.
It is to Chlorella's high chlorophyll content that many researchers and enthusiastic users attribute its multiple health benefits. Both scientific documentation and reliable anecdotal reports indicate that Chlorella is effective in helping to reduce the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis. Chlorella is considered to be a first class detoxifying agent, capable of removing alcohol from the liver and heavy metals (such as cadmium and mercury), certain pesticides, herbicides, and Polychlorbiphenyls (PCBs) from the body's tissues. Chlorella has been shown to have immune-enhancing effects, and to have antiviral activity against cytomegalovirus. Antihypertensive and antihyperlipedimic activities were observed with a protein fraction derived from Chlorella. Chlorella can also absorb toxins from the intestines, help relieve chronic constipation, favorably alter the bacterial flora content of the bowel and eliminate intestinal gas. Chlorella is also effective in healing skin wounds, both mild and severe.
The Chlorella algae is approximately 58 to 60 percent protein with a complete amino acid profile. It is a rich source of chlorophyll, vitamin A and minerals. Chlorella is especially high in beta carotene, iron and zinc. Chlorella is also an excellent source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians. In addition, research has shown that Chlorella can bind heavy metals and other toxins and flush them out of the body during digestion. Significant research has been done on chlorella or Chlorella growth factor. CFG is a liquid extract from the nucleus of the algae cell, containing proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Many reports and clinical trials have shown that CGF and Chlorella have anti-tumor activity against a variety of cancers and tumors. Chlorella has been shown to have immune-enhancing effects, and to have antiviral activity against cytomegalovirus in mice and equine encephalitis virus in horses. Antihypertensive and antihyperlipedimic activities were observed with a protein fraction derived from Chlorella.
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