Chlorella
Author: Victoria Aly
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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In this article, learn more about Chlorella. Chlorella - a superfood from the ocean..
Chlorella is a green algae defined as a superfood. This is no accident, because it is a source of carotene, vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, provitamins D, K, PP, E, folic acid, biotin. Note that it contains vitamin B12, which is devoid of even yeast and higher plants.
Dry biomass of algae consists of proteins - up to 55%, carbohydrates - 30-35% (most of them are dietary fiber), lipids - up to 10% (80% of them unsaturated fatty acids), a number of minerals - about 10 %.
Chlorella protein contains dozens of amino acids, all essential. Only milk powder and meat can compete with algae in this respect, risking to remain in second place.
No other plant contains such amounts of vitamins and minerals. We have already mentioned the vitamins. As for the mineral composition, it is represented by calcium , phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iodine and others.
Algae contain a huge amount of the pigment chlorophyll (3 times more than spirulina), which contributes to the production of interferon - a protein that fights viruses and participates in the processes of blood formation.
The benefits of chlorella for the body:
- detoxifies;
- strengthens immunity;
- renews and normalizes the composition of the blood;
- promotes cell growth and renewal;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- rejuvenates;
- has antiviral properties;
- strengthens the nervous system;
- normalizes digestion, improves intestinal microflora;
- speeds up metabolism.
In addition to being an immunostimulant and detoxifying agent, these algae are an antibiotic, powerful and complex in improving health.
Shown at:
- reduced immunity;
- problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
- skin diseases;
- a number of viral and bacterial infections;
- intoxication (with heavy metals, pesticides, phenols);
- diabetes;
- oncological diseases;
- weakness;
- avitaminosis.
Contraindications
Individual intolerance to chlorella, expressed in allergic reactions (although such cases are rare), pregnancy.