Origin: Capsule, tablet, powder and extract derived from the green algae Chlorella
Also Known As:
Freshwater green algae
Freshwater seaweed
Chlorelle
Overview: Chlorella is a type of algae that grown in fresh water used to make nutritional supplements and medicine. Chlorella is used for preventing cancer, reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system, improving response to flu vaccine, increasing white blood cell counts, preventing colds, protecting the body against toxic metals such as lead and mercury, and slowing the aging process. Chlorella can also treat constipation, bad breath, hypertension, reduce cholesterol, increase energy and detoxify the body.
Common Dosage: 2 to 3 grams daily