Chlorella is a single celled algae. It’s an incredibly nutritious,
bright green superfood. You’ll find it in powder or tablet form, and
it’s often incorporated into smoothies to mask the taste. If you’re
doing a detox from heavy metals or other harmful toxins. If you’ve
eaten a lot of mercury laden fish, have metal fillings or eat canned
foods in your lifetime, you could benefit from a quality source of
chlorella in your diet from time to time. Studies have shown that
chlorella can help remove heavy metals from the blood and brain,
which is significant considering how negative heavy metal toxicity
can be for the human body.
Protein For The Liver
Chlorella is a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino
acids that your body is not able to manufacture on its own, and
therefore must be obtained through the diet. Chlorella is about 50%
protein by weight. The liver relies upon proper protein intake in
order to detox efficiently, so chlorella can be helpful for you a
period of cleansing. Chlorella can lend your liver the tools it
needs in order to process waste materials in the body, readying them
for excretion.
Chelation And Heavy Metal Detoxification
Chlorophyll
Chlorella also contains the highest amount of chlorophyll of any
plant. Chlorophyll is a molecule that is almost identical to the
molecular structure of your red blood cells, the only difference
being that chlorophyll has a magnesium ion in the centre, rather
than an iron molecule. This means that it is incredibly nourishing
for your red blood cells. It helps to build them, and helping them
to function optimally. This will aid your body in the transportation
of nutrients and oxygen to your cells, and waste away from your
cells.
Chelation Power
Chlorella also has an amazing ability to help pull heavy metals from
the body tissues, and help usher them out of the body. Chlorella has
the ability to bind with metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium,
pulling them from tissues and cells to the liver where they can be
detoxed. This is what is known as Chelation.
Chlorella has many more health benefits. It’s rich in plant-based
omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Note that
some people can effectively convert these fatty acids, some have a
more challenging time, and these are the people who generally turn
to animal fats for their essential fatty acids. Chlorella has been
shown to aid in conditions that include:
Diabetes
Obesity
Body odor
Liver damage
High blood pressure
Constipation
Chlorella helps to enhance the immune system, aids the digestive
system as well as being able to help release mould from the body and
many more benefits.
Removing Heavy Metals
Be careful when you’re sourcing chlorella, all products are not
created equal and some can become contaminated. It’s important you
find a safe and qualified source to avoid running into any potential
issues with it. Always work with a practitioner if you’re dealing
with heavy metal toxicity, as heavy metal detox can be very intense
and you will likely need support.
As a once in a while superfood that you add to your smoothies in
small amounts, chlorella can be enjoyed. Try Health Force
Nutritional’s Vitamineral Green product for a superfood powder that
combines chlorella and spirulina in one, along with other power
packed green foods.
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