How about taking Chlorella?

[deola]

Great thread luckiestdestiny!
I ordered the Source Naturals powder chlorella from Amazon last Saturday and will be getting it in 3 days time- I'm so excited about starting on this I can't wait.
I usually don't like to jump on bandwagons but this is one ride I'm not going to miss out on!
I eat healthily so this hopefully will be the icing on the cake in my healthy lifestyle journey.
Cheers!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So is the Super Chlorella from Vitamin Shoppe any good? It doesn't say how much CGF is in it, but I want it because it has 1g chlorella per pill. I hate popping lots of pills. If not, what other brands would you ladies recommend? I just decided to try this today and will be heading out to Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe today so please help me out! TIA!

Also is it necessary to take spirulina with the chlorella to get the full benefits?

I can't speak for everyone else, but for me I'd say you want one that tells you the CGF. Look online and see if it has it in there. If not, it's not something I'd buy on purpose. If you already bought it and wanted to finish it up thats one thing, but just starting out get the right stuff. If you have a wholefoods they have source naturals, and also you can check to see if vitamin shoppe has any other brands that list their cgf on their. Look for yaeyama or sun chlorella. You can also purchase it online HTH!

 

[Sweet Charm]

oK so far I have been taking 5 pills of source naturals which is 1 gram and then the next day I took 6 pills which is probably like 1. something grams and I dont feel any different, except a slight headache. Should I up the dosage or should I just keep taking the 6 pills? Thank you!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Maybe someone here still has pics for inspiration. I hope so!

Thanks hunny Bun.

I am excited about this supplement. I will do some more research.

 

[Odd One]

woahhh i not usually the type to join bandwagons.. but after seeing how much this thread grew and reading how healthy it sounds.. hmm i could use some

so IFlook i was to start taking chlorella do you guys think this one would be good.

http://en.lenaturiste.com/pages/file.asp?xs=AEC0929E7B014BEA961777DDD50E183D&PID=99&CID=&CPID=811

tia

 

[onelove08]

I drink the egg shake but, only the yolk. not the egg white.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

oK so far I have been taking 5 pills of source naturals which is 1 gram and then the next day I took 6 pills which is probably like 1. something grams and I dont feel any different, except a slight headache. Should I up the dosage or should I just keep taking the 6 pills? Thank you!

I think if you have the same one I have that 5 is 1 so 10 is 2. If you're feeling good about it, up it to 8-10. Otherwise stay in your comfort zone. 10 would be 2 gms. If you're not hyper sensitive (which you know now from taking 5, I think you can do that much at least) Babydollhair was at 3 and enjoyed great benefits from the chlorella. You can work up to that eventually in a week or so if you are still aren't having symptoms.

 

[Kimbosheart]

I experienced the fidhy taste this morning. I thought it was yuck. Reminded me of of dirt and farm animals. I may go back to pills after this, unless I get used to the taste.

Are we overloading on protein with the egg and chlorella?

I dont think so, In the egg shake forum a lot of those ladies are adding protein powders to their egg shakes to up the protein they are getting. I think this is because of some thread on here where ladies were getting 2" of growth a month because of high protein/ low carb diets. I was too for about 2 weeks but I didnt like the side effects of the powders so now I am just going to stick to the chlorella and the shake. HTH

 

[Muse]

woahhh i not usually the type to join bandwagons.. but after seeing how much this thread grew and reading how healthy it sounds.. hmm i could use some

so IFlook i was to start taking chlorella do you guys think this one would be good.

http://en.lenaturiste.com/pages/file.asp?xs=AEC0929E7B014BEA961777DDD50E183D&PID=99&CID=&CPID=811

tia

I have read this whole thread and I don't think anyone is using that brand in here. Most are using Source Naturals with great results, other good ones are Earthrise and Sun chlorella (I am currently taking). I would try to get Source Naturals since many of the members here have tried it with good results but any other brand you try other than the above mentioned would be at your own risk as far as quality and effectiveness.

 

[Jaxhair]

I'm so glad this thread is in existence. I've on and off been taking different brands of greenfood supplements for 2-3 years and I really wanted to find something I can easily source and take in an informed manner - not just buy and take then forget only to find it expired months later, like I've done before - what a waste.

Well, this thread, being so informative got me doing my research, and spending a little time at my local organic supermarket. I finally took the plunge this evening and bought Nature's Living Superfood. I took my time and decided on this one above chlorella by itself and spirulina by itself and wheatgrass by itself. This has a wide spectrum of nutrients, including enzymes, land veg, wildcrafted aquatic veg, algaes (spirulina and chlorella), and a probiotic mixture that includes 'natural soil organisms' and more. It doesn't tell me how much CGF per dose but I'm okay with that - I hope it's good - it was rated highly by the resident vegan buyer for the shop whose job is to try review ALL of what is stocked in the shop and even though she wasn't supposed to be recommending a particular product above others to a client, she mentioned that she said this brand was her regular one. I was sold, lol. I'd have chosen Udo's Choice - which she said was very good as well but had more fibre (fillers to me if added above the active ingredients) to help with regular bowel movements but wasn't as potent nutritionally. Plus NLF is all raw, hence the 'living food'.

I got home and promptly took the half a teaspoon dose recommended for beginners with yoghurt. It does warn of detox side effects too. It is expensive at a glance (£29.95) but if put into perspective, a full dose, i.e a heaped teaspoonful a day would last 33 days - not bad, considering people spend ££££s daily on sweets, crisps, sodas, after work drinks etc, etc. A full dose costs me less than £1/day based on a monthly calculation - not bad at all by my books. So, I think I've found my green superfood - yay! Now, I just need to get over all the unnecessary food I eat every now and then.... Forgive me, this is OT, but maaaaan, we got given some wickedly tasty cured Spanish gourmet sausages last week - we finished them yesterday but I just can't stop craving them ! I'm okay with sweet stuff, it's the savouries that are my weakness - I hope my superfood mixture works me a miracle so all I crave is fruit and raw crunchy veg and luscious raw nuts and fresh fruit juices and smoothies..........

 

[Whimsy]

So is the Super Chlorella from Vitamin Shoppe any good? It doesn't say how much CGF is in it, but I want it because it has 1g chlorella per pill. I hate popping lots of pills. If not, what other brands would you ladies recommend? I just decided to try this today and will be heading out to Whole Foods and Vitamin Shoppe today so please help me out! TIA!

Also is it necessary to take spirulina with the chlorella to get the full benefits?

This is what I bought before I saw the thread! I am using it with no problems or positives so far, (but it's only day 3).
Today will be my first day taking a 2g dose so I'll report back if anything changes.

 

[IndianAngel22]

So, no fainting yall lol! I didn't experience any symptoms today. I mean I just started so this will be my 3rd day. I switched to taking it in the evening because I kindof sleep it off and have a BM in the morning. So is it ok for me to up it to 1 tsp today? That equals 3g. I just want to see results soon.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

woahhh i not usually the type to join bandwagons.. but after seeing how much this thread grew and reading how healthy it sounds.. hmm i could use some

so IFlook i was to start taking chlorella do you guys think this one would be good.

http://en.lenaturiste.com/pages/file.asp?xs=AEC0929E7B014BEA961777DDD50E183D&PID=99&CID=&CPID=811

tia

I didn't see any CGF on there. You need to make sure whatever chlorella you buy has Chlorella growth factor number on it. You also want it to be yaeyama or sun chlorella ideally (of whatever brand) as you want the cell wall to be cracked a certain way for optimal absorption. I'm not saying these are bad, it's just odd that it doesn't list ingredients on any info on them.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I dont think so, In the egg shake forum a lot of those ladies are adding protein powders to their egg shakes to up the protein they are getting. I think this is because of some thread on here where ladies were getting 2" of growth a month because of high protein/ low carb diets. I was too for about 2 weeks but I didnt like the side effects of the powders so now I am just going to stick to the chlorella and the shake. HTH

BTW I posted an article that said how much is needed for vegetarians to get all the protein they need in a day...and for those who aren't to get even more added to your diet. Chlorella is 60 percent protein so it will definitely up the protein but via plant.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I have read this whole thread and I don't think anyone is using that brand in here. Most are using Source Naturals with great results, other good ones are Earthrise and Sun chlorella (I am currently taking). I would try to get Source Naturals since many of the members here have tried it with good results but any other brand you try other than the above mentioned would be at your own risk as far as quality and effectiveness.

Thanks for pointing out Earthrise too. I'm on Source, but others are also taking Earthrise.

 

[CurlyMoo]

Is anyone experiencing bloating, constipation and gas? I'm trying not to be gross but I can't go, my stomach looks like I'm 3 months preggers and I'm full of gas. I'm talk serious peel the paint off the wall nerve gas. erplexed I'm taking 6 500mg tablets per day and 3 500mg tablets of spirulina.

I also take the following
GNC Hair Nails Skin
Alpha Lipoic Acid
vitamin e
MSM (wondering is sulphur is causing the gas)
Saw Palmetto
Fenugreek
Borage, Fish, Flaxseed combo

I drink water and juice all day.

I take the greens in the morning and the rest after lunch and dinner. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Whenever I get gas I take a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and swallow. It usually goes away.

 

[mariofmagdal]

So, no fainting yall lol! I didn't experience any symptoms today. I mean I just started so this will be my 3rd day. I switched to taking it in the evening because I kindof sleep it off and have a BM in the morning. So is it ok for me to up it to 1 tsp today? That equals 3g. I just want to see results soon.

Glad the fainting is over, although I felt it was a one time thing. You should be okay, sounds like you are finding what works for you and your body, that's most important.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I'm so glad this thread is in existence. I've on and off been taking different brands of greenfood supplements for 2-3 years and I really wanted to find something I can easily source and take in an informed manner - not just buy and take then forget only to find it expired months later, like I've done before - what a waste.

Well, this thread, being so informative got me doing my research, and spending a little time at my local organic supermarket. I finally took the plunge this evening and bought Nature's Living Superfood. I took my time and decided on this one above chlorella by itself and spirulina by itself and wheatgrass by itself. This has a wide spectrum of nutrients, including enzymes, land veg, wildcrafted aquatic veg, algaes (spirulina and chlorella), and a probiotic mixture that includes 'natural soil organisms' and more. It doesn't tell me how much CGF per dose but I'm okay with that - I hope it's good - it was rated highly by the resident vegan buyer for the shop whose job is to try review ALL of what is stocked in the shop and even though she wasn't supposed to be recommending a particular product above others to a client, she mentioned that she said this brand was her regular one. I was sold, lol. I'd have chosen Udo's Choice - which she said was very good as well but had more fibre (fillers to me if added above the active ingredients) to help with regular bowel movements but wasn't as potent nutritionally. Plus NLF is all raw, hence the 'living food'.

I got home and promptly took the half a teaspoon dose recommended for beginners with yoghurt. It does warn of detox side effects too. It is expensive at a glance (£29.95) but if put into perspective, a full dose, i.e a heaped teaspoonful a day would last 33 days - not bad, considering people spend ££££s daily on sweets, crisps, sodas, after work drinks etc, etc. A full dose costs me less than £1/day based on a monthly calculation - not bad at all by my books. So, I think I've found my green superfood - yay! Now, I just need to get over all the unnecessary food I eat every now and then.... Forgive me, this is OT, but maaaaan, we got given some wickedly tasty cured Spanish gourmet sausages last week - we finished them yesterday but I just can't stop craving them ! I'm okay with sweet stuff, it's the savouries that are my weakness - I hope my superfood mixture works me a miracle so all I crave is fruit and raw crunchy veg and luscious raw nuts and fresh fruit juices and smoothies..........

I wish it was that easy but alas! I believe chlorella does help with cravings but doesn't stop them completely. Everytime I go to wholefoods (a couple times a week as I like my foods to stay fresh veggie wise so that I can have as much nutrients as possible and that goes down w/ each day.) I eye the bakery. It calls to me! And don't you know I always listen. I'm glad I have it down to a science though. I never over buy (like a box of cookies cause I'll eat them (Not at once but they will be gone in a week) so I'll buy just one or two individual cookies. Well now I'm down to buying one, and that one I only take a few bites before I don't want any more. It's the same way with all the pasta and stuff I crave. I get full faster on that stuff, but not on veggies. I still eat a normal amount of veggies and fish. Go figure. It's like my body is telling me what I need and what I don't without my having to do it myself. I think that's why people get off extra weight because in the long run, if you stop craving as much stuff, it's just going to come off.

So what I'm trying to say in my long winded kinda way is that you probably will still crave the spanish sausage, but you'll probably eat less of it and other savory items not because you're trying but just because you're mind will say okay that's enough, and you'll just stop.

The literature I've read says it's not an appetite suppressant but what it does is gives your body all the nutrients it needs so that it doesn't crave more stuff. All our cravings stem from malnutrition (so what you ate the big mac and fries what's the nutritional value?) and system imbalance. So when everything is balanced, you eat in a more healthy way.

That's another thing I love about this stuff and the list goes on...

 

[ttlayli]

Did you take it with food? some are taking it before a meal, but on my bottle it says with food. Make sure you have food with it. How many g's is in one pill?

I did. I'm not sure how many grams are in one pill (I have never been good with numbers), but the directions say to take 6 a day, which equals 3 grams.

 

[ttlayli]

I was going to wait for your response but you should do whatever makes you comfortable. If you only want to start with one, then start with one. I think earthrise is at .5 a pill or 500 mg, so you are taking 1/2 a gram. If that makes you comfortable stay there until you feel that you're ready to increase it. If you believe you're very sensitive it would be smart to stay there. Otherwise If I were in your position I'd take one more to get at least 1 gr. You'll probably still detox, but it won't be hugely different unless you're really sensitive. I'd start w/ 2 pills and then go to 1 if it's too much, or up it if you can tolerate it from there.

Yeah, I'm going to start at at least 1 gram, I think I can handle it.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I did. I'm not sure how many grams are in one pill (I have never been good with numbers), but the directions say to take 6 a day, which equals 3 grams.

Oh so you have the double dose pills I guess. Why not up it one pill then, if you're feeling good.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So, no fainting yall lol! I didn't experience any symptoms today. I mean I just started so this will be my 3rd day. I switched to taking it in the evening because I kindof sleep it off and have a BM in the morning. So is it ok for me to up it to 1 tsp today? That equals 3g. I just want to see results soon.

Just wait a couple more days if you can to be safe. I think your fainting was because you didn't eat that morning, but I just am curious to make sure you aren't going to have any other reactions. If you aren't having any by now, you aren't allergic, but let's just wait to see if there aren't any other detox symptoms popping up. If it's not by this weekend, I'd say go ahead and up it. You can always cut it back down if it doesn't work out.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

So, no fainting yall lol! I didn't experience any symptoms today. I mean I just started so this will be my 3rd day. I switched to taking it in the evening because I kindof sleep it off and have a BM in the morning. So is it ok for me to up it to 1 tsp today? That equals 3g. I just want to see results soon.

I want you to see results but I also want you to be safe.

 

[Muse]

I came home to find my Source Naturals powder chlorella there today!!! Before coming home I went out and bought myself some Earthrise spirulina. Ok so I have to admit that I tried a HEAPING teaspoon of spirulina mixed in water. ACHK! You ladies were not exaggerating! I imagine spirulina taste pretty close to chlorella (haven't tried that powder yet) but it was like drinking pond scum! I am off to get myself some applesauce and I don't plan on taking my chlorella powder until my Sun tablets are gone. I am currently taking 4g chlorella. At first I was really bloated and a little irregular but that has gone away and I am regular again.

I am pretty sure that spirulina doesn't have detoxing effects and can be taken in higher doses in the beginning so I will start with a higher dose of that(after I lool it up to make sure) and bump my chlorella up to 5g next week.

 

[Muse]

Why do you guys suppose companies don't list all of the vitamins and minerals that are in chlorella on the package? My bf and I were sitting around wondering this. I am looking at my package and according to all of the articles I've read chlorella contains WAY more stuff than what's listed in the nutrition facts. I suggested to my bf that it was because the list was too long but he said other multi vits have long lists. Any ideas?

 

[Tybi]

New phobias develop

Yeesh! I have not experienced any physical detox symptoms yet thank the lord, but my trypophobia has been off the chain for the past couple of days. This may be why. Please, please, please let this stupidity pass quickly!!

 

[Tybi]

Why do you guys suppose companies don't list all of the vitamins and minerals that are in chlorella on the package? My bf and I were sitting around wondering this. I am looking at my package and according to all of the articles I've read chlorella contains WAY more stuff than what's listed in the nutrition facts. I suggested to my bf that it was because the list was too long but he said other multi vits have long lists. Any ideas?

I was thinking the same thing and was just about to post this. Earthrise only lists a few vitamins and does not say anything about CGF. Hmmm....

 

[LaidBak]

I am up to 4g. Still no changes in BMs. But the bumps on my face are increasing. Everything else is fine-no bloating or any of the other side effects the other ladies have been writing about.
Especially no aversion to chocolate or candy. I test that on a daily basis.

 

[J-Moe]

OK Ladies, I'm freaking out!! I ordered my Chlorella the other day.......and I just got an email talking about its on backorder!!!!! I'm gone kill them over at VitaCost if they don't send my...... you finish the rest. I was attempting to be very patient, tell me I'm not tripping, please.

 

[msdevo]

Week one of taking chlorella and today is the 1st day that my stomach has had that bubbly feeling. Im sitting here now and have bubble guts but nothing seems to want to come out (TMI so what) lol

I am guessing that this is a good thing though, well at least I am hoping it is.