Seaweed, Chlorella
About This Food
Chlorella is a single-celled, green algae found in fresh water. It is considered a superfood due to its concentration of chlorophyll, nutrients, amino acids and protein.
Praised predominately for its detoxifying abilities, chlorella helps diminish the effect of radiation and exposure to heavy metals by bonding with toxic metals (including mercury) in the body and removing them safely.
The nutrients in chlorella also work to boost immunity, improve digestion and fight cancer.
Despite having a number of similarities, chlorella is not to be confused with spirulina, another blue-green algae superfood. Both detoxify and when chlorella is paired with spirulina, the effect is intensified. The cellular wall is indigestible, so it is important to take a supplement that has cracked cell walls in order to benefit from chlorella’s effects.
Special diets
- Autoimmune Paleo Diet
- Elimination Diet
- Gluten-Free Diet
- Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
- Grain-Free Diet
- Low FODMAP Diet
- Low Histamine Diet
- Low Oxalate Diet
- Paleo Diet (Light)
- Paleo Diet (Strict)
- Pescetarian Diet
- Primal Diet
- Vegetarian Diet
- Whole Food
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
- No Fish
- No Red Meat
- No Pork
- No Eggs
- No Shellfish
- No Gluten
- No Nuts
- No Seeds
- No Soy
- No Dairy
- No Poultry
- No Corn
- No Yeast
- No Peanuts
- No Grains
- No Molds
- No Legumes
- No Nightshade
- No Citrus
- No Coconut
- No Pseudograins
- Low Carbohydrate
- Low Cholesterol
- Low Fat
- Low Sodium
- Low Sugars
- Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information
Serving size:
Calories: 0
Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1
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