Chlorella
Chlorella originally started as being a well known food supplement in Japan, but has quickly gained notoriety in the West and is now considered to be a superfood. This title stems from its nutrient density quality and its plant based, bio-available protein.
Packed with iron, fibre, complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, polyunsaturated fats and antioxidants, Chlorella is considered to boot immunity and assist in detoxing.
Liver - Chlorella may assist in the management of chronic hepatitis C, by reducing the inflammation in the liver.
Cancer - There is a suggestion that chlorella can exert anti-tumour properties, particularly in liver cancer, with slower tumour growth and promotion of healthy liver cells, there is a positive future for this nutrient dense algae in the care of cancer patients.
Heavy metals - Heavy metals can build up in our system from the water we drink to the foods we eat, Chlorella can help to remove some of the metals and pesticides. This detoxification and the powerful anti-oxidants will help to boost your immune system and please you get. And as an added benefit you will get glowing, clear skin!
Shiny Hair - Chlorella contains nucleic acids, chlorophyll, vitamin B12 and iron and the benefits to your hair know no bounds: improved circulation to the scalp, strengthens hair follicles, reduce hair loss, help hair to thicken and boosts shine at a cellular level.
Ageing and Longevity - This nutrient dense superfood can protect healthy cells against oxidative stress and free radical damage, which are known to cause ageing, while in already damaged cells it provides bio-remedial effects, which works to repair damaged parts of the cell DNA from the inside out.
Radiation - Another impressive quality is the ability of Chlorella to protect cells from many types of radiation, and has shown to have protective quality over health tissue when a person undergoes chemotherapy or taking immunosuppressive medications.
A natural probiotic - An interesting fact is that Chlorella is rich in prebiotic fibre, which is indigestible. It is this quality that makes it a source for food and fuel for the good bacteria in your gut, assisting in their rapid growth.
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