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What type of Chlorella are you taking

  • Source Naturals Yaeyama Powder

    Votes: 72 24.7%
  • Source Naturals Yaeyama Tablets

    Votes: 60 20.6%
  • Sun chlorella Tablets

    Votes: 22 7.6%
  • Jarrow Yaeyama Tablets

    Votes: 13 4.5%
  • Jarrow Yaeyama Powder

    Votes: 18 6.2%
  • Earthrise Tablets

    Votes: 23 7.9%
  • Now Chlorella Tablet

    Votes: 18 6.2%
  • Now Chlorella Powder

    Votes: 8 2.7%
  • Vitamin Shoppe Super Chlorella

    Votes: 34 11.7%
  • Other Chlorella brand

    Votes: 45 15.5%

  • Total voters
    291
EEEK! :eek2:

You know I really like this thread and the current method of updating to be very comfortable for me. The idea of yet another challenge is frightening and It feels like pressure. Count me as a no. Or lets take it slow to see if some of us will need encouragement. Right now everyone seems so excited and determined. :yep:

I agree! I really want everyone to update, though. But I want us to do it through good natured cheering each other on type thing, reporting findings, so that others can be helped. I think that's the best way.
 
Just thought you guys were ready for another article.
This does NOT apply to those who are happy with their weight. And also if you are close to your ideal body weight you will not lose as chlorella regulates the body. I wish I had the articles I read about that but you'll just have to trust me for now and if I find them again, I'll post them. This also applies to cholesterol, diabetes, and just being overweight. If you click the link it also talks about cancer.

http://www.naturalnews.com/024617.html
For those who may need to lose a few pounds check this out:
NaturalNews) If you are interested in reducing body fat, getting your cholesterol level under control and staying clear of diabetes, chlorella may be just the perfect superfood. Researchers have recently investigated the effects of Chlorella on people with high-risk factors for lifestyle diseases and found that chlorella affects a positive outcome by controlling gene expression. Other new findings have also added to chlorella's impressive credentials.

Findings from the study

As reported in the September edition of the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers in Kyoto, Japan fed chlorella to 17 subjects with high-risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases and 17 healthy subjects over a 16 week period,. They conducted blood biochemical tests and gene profile expression analysis before and after the chlorella administration. They confirmed that in both groups, chlorella intake resulted in noticeable reductions in body fat percentages, total serum cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose levels.
 
Found it for those who may worry about losing weight who don't need to, there's no need to worry as chlorella only balances the body:
http://www.powerhouse-supplements.net/sunchorella.html
Q Will chlorella help me lose or gain weight?
A People tell us that when they take chlorella they often experience a higher level of energy and they lose a desire for unnecessary snacks. As a wholefood that contains 60% protein yet only 12 calories per serving (15 tablets) Chlorella satisfies the appetite while at the same time helping to revitalize the metabolism which results in better assimilation of foods you do eat. So whether your goal is to gain or lose weight Chlorella can help balance the body....
 
About yaeyama Chlorella:
http://livesuperfoods.com/greens/JAR004.html
The cell walls of Yaeyama Chlorella are broken by a high-impact jet-spray drying process that pulverizes the algae wall for increased absorption of the vital nutrients. This superior technology—which cracks open the cell wall while maintaining cell integrity and nutrient value, results in some of the highest quality, most digestible, and best-tasting chlorella on the market.

Yaeyama chlorella is rigorously tested by the Japanese government and independent laboratories, and it contains no added binders, fillers, or flow agents. It is not pasteurized or freeze-dried.
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So you're getting a pure food if you're taking the Yaeyama chlorella. NOT a vitamin, so it is better digested.
 
http://www.healingdaily.com/oral-chelation/chlorella-dosage.htm
Can Everyone Tolerate Chlorella?
Because of the fiber content in chlorella's cell wall and other nutritional factors, when some people begin to take chlorella for the first time they may go through cleansing reactions, sometimes referred to as a "healing crisis". This cleansing reaction comes in the form of intestinal activity such as gas, cramping, constipation or diarrhea.

This same type of cleansing reaction frequently occurs when people switch from a low-fiber, "junk-food" diet to a high fiber, natural food diet.

For this reason, some individuals may wish to start out with less than the suggested amount and gradually increase up to the recommended dose in 1-2 weeks. Very sensitive individuals may want to start with as little as 1/16 of a teaspoon per day (300 mg).

If you have not been eating many fresh raw vegetables in your diet, it is probably a good idea to start out with one 1/16 of a teaspoon with each meal and increase by 1/16 of a teaspoon every 2-3 days.

As long as you are not showing an allergic reaction (such as hives) or throwing up, you can safely continue the chlorella. In a couple of months, the reaction should decrease. And as it decreases, you can increase the dose
Can You Take Too Much Chlorella?
It is best to think of chlorella as a food because that is exactly what it is: one of the purest, most potent foods on earth. A person can not take too much chlorella because it is naturally detoxifying. Therefore, the fear of chlorella accumulating and becoming toxic to the body is not present.

However, there is a "comfort level" with every person where he or she knows how much Chlorella to take per day. In general, that level will be about 5-8 grams per day.

A person taking 15-20 grams of chlorella per day is not at all unheard of if someone is trying to combat a disease with the amazing medicinal properties of chlorella. It is a whole food, not a concentrate or extract, therefore you can NOT take too much of it because of its detoxifying abilities.
 
I like the way this thread is going. I am not sure yet how to subscribe so I check back often remembering the last page I read. If this were an official challenge I would probably fail at it because my time gets away from me so often. This way I can post and check in at my leisure.
 
ANOTHER interesting read on CHLORELLA it's benefits and uses.




NUTRITION IN DEPTH
CHLORELLA: A POWERFUL HEALTH FOOD
by ROBERT CRAYHON, M.S.

I HAVE A DENTIST FRIEND WHO USES NUTRITION IN HIS practice. He says, "If my patients eat three to four servings of green vegetables per day, they stay healthy. It almost doesn't matter what else they do." He, like all of us in the nutrition field, has noticed the power of green foods. They are rich in magnesium, chlorophyll, fiber, vitamins, and essential fats. They are the most powerful healing foods on earth. The most powerful one of all? Chlorella.

Chlorella is a single-celled algae originally produced as a source of protein for populations that could not afford animal protein foods. Yet chlorella offers more than protein. Miraculous stories have surfaced of people getting noticeable improvement in health and well being when consuming chlorella. When you realize that chlorella contains carotenoids, magnesium, and the super detoxifier chlorophyll-the health benefits of which have been well documented-we begin to understand chlorella's healing power. Americans are chronically low in magnesium and in great need of detoxifying. Chlorella may be the perfect antidote to our refined foods, nutrient-poor diets and toxic environment.

Chlorophyll is a remarkably protective and cleansing compound. It can inhibit cancer in all human organs. Chlorophyll is a vital part of all detoxification and health-building programs. The National Cancer Institute has begun to take notice of its ability to prevent cancer.

Detoxifying is essential for optimal health. When toxins are in our liver, brain, or other tissues and organs of the body, we age faster and have less health and vitality. Getting rid of toxins with powerful cleansers like chlorella helps us live longer, for toxins are a potent source of the free radicals which age us and cause disease. Chlorella appears particularly helpful at eliminating toxic metals like cadmium and uranium from the body.

Chlorella contains a range of carotenoids that is superior merely to taking a supplement of synthetic beta carotene. When you take a supplement that contains beta carotene, and it does not specify that it is derived from algae such as chlorella or d. salina, then you are only getting some of the benefits of carotenoids. There are many carotenoids- well over 600-and using chlorella as your source of carotenoids gives you much more benefit. While beta carotene has protective power, chlorella has much more. A recent study from China showed that when people with precancerous cells in their stomach were given synthetic beta carotene, there was no benefit. Yet when they were given natural carotenoids like those in chlorella, the precancerous cells turned back to normal. Chlorella has also been found to have powerful anti-cancer activity in animal studies when used orally.

Carotenoids protect against heart disease. Cholesterol cannot clog arteries until it oxidizes, and many studies have shown carotenoids can prevent this dangerous reaction from occurring. Although vitamin C appears to be the first line of defense in protecting cholesterol from going bad, carotenoids are also very important. A study of 333 patients showed that taking a carotenoid supplement reduced major cardiovascular events by half.

Chlorella is also a rich source of the remarkable mineral magnesium. Magnesium performs no less than 300 different tasks in the body. It is essential for heart function, immune function, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar balance, stroke prevention, and for both muscle strength and muscle relaxation. It is critical for energy production. It promotes mental health, relieves PMS, and reduces asthma attacks. No cell in the body can function without this mineral.

According to the USDA, 80 percent of Americans fail to get enough magnesium. Refined white flour contains only 20 percent of its original magnesium content. Sugar, sodas and junk foods, which make up a large part of the American diet, contain virtually none. Our crops are grown in soils with increasingly lower levels of magnesium. On top of this, our toxic environment depletes us of it.

The great American magnesium shortage may be one of the main causes of our epidemic of heart disease. Magnesium is extraordinarily important for heart health. Magnesium also helps mitral valve prolapse, fibromyalgia, and fatigue. Emotional or physical stress depletes magnesium. Magnesium also significantly enhances muscle growth that occurs in response to sustained weight lifting programs. It also plays an important role in bone health. In some studies, magnesium intake was a stronger predictor of bone density than calcium intake.

Chlorella gives you all the benefit of magnesium, carotenoids, chlorophyll and more. People with high cholesterol levels who were put on 5 grams per day of chlorella for three months saw their cholesterol levels decline significantly. There were no side effects, unlike cholesterol medications, which can actually shorten life span, according to recent studies. Cholesterol medications have been found to cause impotence in men-another reason to use natural alternatives like chlorella.

Chlorella is also an immune booster. It contains a compound known as chlorellan that stimulates the body to make more interferon. Chlorella helps protector cells, called macrophages, function more effectively.

Strict vegetarians-those who eat no animal products-often rely on seaweeds and algae such as chlorella for their B12 needs. While chlorella appears to contain B 12-like molecules, and has raised B 12 levels in adults who consume it, it is probably best to make sure B12 levels are optimal by taking extra B12 as a supplement. A B12 deficiency can cause neurological damage and it is best to be on the safe side. Vegetarians should take an inexpensive B12 supplement of 1,000 mcg at least once per week. The cost is a few dollars per year and well worth it.

Chlorella can help heal the GI tract. Ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease and diverticulosis all seem to do better when chlorella is part of the diet. Animal studies have shown that chlorella is effective at healing ulcers. Chlorella has also been found to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria which are essential for intestinal health.

How should one use chlorella? Add a few tablets or a half teaspoon of powder to your everyday diet or your green drinks. Because it is nearly 50 percent protein you can use it to curb appetite during weight loss. It can be used topically in wound healing and as an excellent facial ingredient. In degenerative conditions, large doses may be needed. For detoxification, it may be best on an empty stomach. Introduce it to your diet slowly. See if you notice the increase in energy and well being that so many report after making chlorella a regular habit.
 
ANOTHER interesting read on CHLORELLA it's benefits and uses.




NUTRITION IN DEPTH
CHLORELLA: A POWERFUL HEALTH FOOD
by ROBERT CRAYHON, M.S.

I HAVE A DENTIST FRIEND WHO USES NUTRITION IN HIS practice. He says, "If my patients eat three to four servings of green vegetables per day, they stay healthy. It almost doesn't matter what else they do." He, like all of us in the nutrition field, has noticed the power of green foods. They are rich in magnesium, chlorophyll, fiber, vitamins, and essential fats. They are the most powerful healing foods on earth. The most powerful one of all? Chlorella.

Chlorella is a single-celled algae originally produced as a source of protein for populations that could not afford animal protein foods. Yet chlorella offers more than protein. Miraculous stories have surfaced of people getting noticeable improvement in health and well being when consuming chlorella. When you realize that chlorella contains carotenoids, magnesium, and the super detoxifier chlorophyll-the health benefits of which have been well documented-we begin to understand chlorella's healing power. Americans are chronically low in magnesium and in great need of detoxifying. Chlorella may be the perfect antidote to our refined foods, nutrient-poor diets and toxic environment.

Chlorophyll is a remarkably protective and cleansing compound. It can inhibit cancer in all human organs. Chlorophyll is a vital part of all detoxification and health-building programs. The National Cancer Institute has begun to take notice of its ability to prevent cancer.

Detoxifying is essential for optimal health. When toxins are in our liver, brain, or other tissues and organs of the body, we age faster and have less health and vitality. Getting rid of toxins with powerful cleansers like chlorella helps us live longer, for toxins are a potent source of the free radicals which age us and cause disease. Chlorella appears particularly helpful at eliminating toxic metals like cadmium and uranium from the body.

Chlorella contains a range of carotenoids that is superior merely to taking a supplement of synthetic beta carotene. When you take a supplement that contains beta carotene, and it does not specify that it is derived from algae such as chlorella or d. salina, then you are only getting some of the benefits of carotenoids. There are many carotenoids- well over 600-and using chlorella as your source of carotenoids gives you much more benefit. While beta carotene has protective power, chlorella has much more. A recent study from China showed that when people with precancerous cells in their stomach were given synthetic beta carotene, there was no benefit. Yet when they were given natural carotenoids like those in chlorella, the precancerous cells turned back to normal. Chlorella has also been found to have powerful anti-cancer activity in animal studies when used orally.

Carotenoids protect against heart disease. Cholesterol cannot clog arteries until it oxidizes, and many studies have shown carotenoids can prevent this dangerous reaction from occurring. Although vitamin C appears to be the first line of defense in protecting cholesterol from going bad, carotenoids are also very important. A study of 333 patients showed that taking a carotenoid supplement reduced major cardiovascular events by half.

Chlorella is also a rich source of the remarkable mineral magnesium. Magnesium performs no less than 300 different tasks in the body. It is essential for heart function, immune function, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar balance, stroke prevention, and for both muscle strength and muscle relaxation. It is critical for energy production. It promotes mental health, relieves PMS, and reduces asthma attacks. No cell in the body can function without this mineral.

According to the USDA, 80 percent of Americans fail to get enough magnesium. Refined white flour contains only 20 percent of its original magnesium content. Sugar, sodas and junk foods, which make up a large part of the American diet, contain virtually none. Our crops are grown in soils with increasingly lower levels of magnesium. On top of this, our toxic environment depletes us of it.

The great American magnesium shortage may be one of the main causes of our epidemic of heart disease. Magnesium is extraordinarily important for heart health. Magnesium also helps mitral valve prolapse, fibromyalgia, and fatigue. Emotional or physical stress depletes magnesium. Magnesium also significantly enhances muscle growth that occurs in response to sustained weight lifting programs. It also plays an important role in bone health. In some studies, magnesium intake was a stronger predictor of bone density than calcium intake.

Chlorella gives you all the benefit of magnesium, carotenoids, chlorophyll and more. People with high cholesterol levels who were put on 5 grams per day of chlorella for three months saw their cholesterol levels decline significantly. There were no side effects, unlike cholesterol medications, which can actually shorten life span, according to recent studies. Cholesterol medications have been found to cause impotence in men-another reason to use natural alternatives like chlorella.

Chlorella is also an immune booster. It contains a compound known as chlorellan that stimulates the body to make more interferon. Chlorella helps protector cells, called macrophages, function more effectively.

Strict vegetarians-those who eat no animal products-often rely on seaweeds and algae such as chlorella for their B12 needs. While chlorella appears to contain B 12-like molecules, and has raised B 12 levels in adults who consume it, it is probably best to make sure B12 levels are optimal by taking extra B12 as a supplement. A B12 deficiency can cause neurological damage and it is best to be on the safe side. Vegetarians should take an inexpensive B12 supplement of 1,000 mcg at least once per week. The cost is a few dollars per year and well worth it.

Chlorella can help heal the GI tract. Ulcers, colitis, Crohn's disease and diverticulosis all seem to do better when chlorella is part of the diet. Animal studies have shown that chlorella is effective at healing ulcers. Chlorella has also been found to stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria which are essential for intestinal health.

How should one use chlorella? Add a few tablets or a half teaspoon of powder to your everyday diet or your green drinks. Because it is nearly 50 percent protein you can use it to curb appetite during weight loss. It can be used topically in wound healing and as an excellent facial ingredient. In degenerative conditions, large doses may be needed. For detoxification, it may be best on an empty stomach. Introduce it to your diet slowly. See if you notice the increase in energy and well being that so many report after making chlorella a regular habit.

Great article. Thanks for that.:grin:
 
I love this thread. I just bought some chlroella yesterday and I can't wait to see some results. I will post any changes I see.
 
Thanks for posting all that wonderful info ladies.
Now, if Chlorella can help me lose fat - YAY!! That will eliminate another pill (CLA) that I'm about to spend money on.

Okay, I must be getting the energy effects of Chlorella right now because I hand washed my car, did 30 mins on the treadmill and put a meatloaf in the oven before 8:15 a.m.
 
TAKE IT BACK. USE YOUR RECIEPT! CHECK earlier in the thread where babydollhair says that chinese chlorella is not good. I have also read many articles that say that the way they harvest it is insufficient.

No one buy Chinese Chlorella.

You want yaeyama or sun chorella. Yaeyama is Japanese, and sun chorella is good too!!!!!

Maybe that's another reason people could have digestive problems.

ITA. Maybe it's not fair for these people in the articles who instantly blame chlorella for their problems but it could be the type. I've never seen the type mentioned when an article talks about someone getting sick from chlorella. Good catch LD, yes please get your money back and get a better type of chlorella we don't want you to get sick and better yet we want you to experience the FULL benefits:yep:

I'm going to have to look that up...hmmmm!
Oh nevermind I went back through the tread and saw you posted the link.


What effect does Chlorella have on thickness? I know it increased growth but how is it growing in?

Exactly what I want to know. Does it fill in edges that wouldn't grow for years before? Does the hair come in thicker AND stronger? I guess only time will tell for us.

CM, that was a good point you made about all of the hair studies saying Asians have such fast hair just due to genetics and no one ever mentioning the chlorella (among the other things they eat on the regular). Looks like just from chlorella alone we could have that.
 
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Oh! Now ya'll know chlorella is my favorite! lol i am back on it too, capsules thought, once i run out i will go bk on the powder.

eta: Chlorella has been so beneficial to my overall health whenever i can be consistent with it. I got the most growth in 2007, when i started it, that is what helped my hair grow from shoulder length to brastrap. I have been really busy and just started bk on it but i am going to try stay using chlorella. My eyesight has improved, my skin is always nice, bowl movements are normal like someone else stated and my hair is longer and thicker because of chlorella, that was even before i started on other supplements. ;), Oh and yes i started after reading Jade21's review, i miss her so...


OK CurlyMoo, so apparently it does thicken the hair as well. Yay!:grin:
 
I've been taking 3mg of Chlorella (in powder form) for three days, and I've already experienced some great benefits. My nails are much harder than they used to be, my appetite is curbed significantly, and lastly I have a lot of energy. I usually have to take at least one nap a day. Starting yesterday I have not had to take a nap at all, and I am not tired in the least bit. Today is the same way, normally I'd be knocked out around 12pm to take my daily nap, but no I have no desire to sleep. It's truly amazing how quickly this is working!! I am excited!
 
Since they say 5 pills one week, 10 pills the next, I've been adding a pill every day to gradually "up" things. :look:
I'm..."regular..." LOL...and I never am...!

And wow, usually when I wake up in the mornings? I get that sluggish "OMG, I don't wanna open my eyes" feeling. Today the alarm went off. My eyes popped open and I felt so RESTED...even though I went to bed late and woke up early! I'm doing well with it, so I'm going to up the pills this dosage again.

I also mixed the spirulina with my yogurt yesterday. I didn't taste it but it was so hard to eat it because the powder made the yogurt look like it exploded in green mold spores.

I need something else to mix it with! LOL
~*Janelle~*
 
I'm stepping my intake up to 4 grams today.

Let's say chlorella does replace most of our supplements. Will you use up your other supplements, discard them or tuck them away in case you move on to the next best thing?
 
I just looked in the mirror and I have so many bumps on my face. I've only been taking chlorella for about 5 days. Am I detoxing already? My skin looks worse than when I take biotin and I stopped taking biotin when I started chlorella.
 
I've been taking 3mg of Chlorella (in powder form) for three days, and I've already experienced some great benefits. My nails are much harder than they used to be, my appetite is curbed significantly, and lastly I have a lot of energy. I usually have to take at least one nap a day. Starting yesterday I have not had to take a nap at all, and I am not tired in the least bit. Today is the same way, normally I'd be knocked out around 12pm to take my daily nap, but no I have no desire to sleep. It's truly amazing how quickly this is working!! I am excited!
You know I noticed the appetite thing. I do love sweets. I try to keep it all natural but still...so I noticed I bought some cookies from wholefoods (you know the jumble cookies from the bakery?) anyways, I took a couple bites of mine, and I was done. Usually I'd eat the whole thing, and maybe part of another (they're big). I didn't think about it until you said something because I remember thinking I can't believe I don't want any more. I still eat, but I think it's doing something to the "amount" and type of foods I want. I'm craving less sugary sweets.
 
I'm stepping my intake up to 4 grams today.

Let's say chlorella does replace most of our supplements. Will you use up your other supplements, discard them or tuck them away in case you move on to the next best thing?
I'm not moving on lol! I decided the end of last year to find out what works and STICK to it. The gals who've gotten the further towards their goals have simple reggies and stick with them. Chlorella provides so many nutrients it would be silly to discard it. Plus it protects from diseases, and even helps to heal them. Add to the fact that my hair is growing like super weeds (and my reggie was pretty good before. I got good growth from eating and tea rinse). Here's my plan: eat right still...still do my nettle tea rinse (don't fix what isn't broken and it's easy to do when I wash my hair), and chlorella. Ta da!:grin:
 
I just looked in the mirror and I have so many bumps on my face. I've only been taking chlorella for about 5 days. Am I detoxing already? My skin looks worse than when I take biotin and I stopped taking biotin when I started chlorella.

Hang in there, go back to the article I just posted about detoxing. It will clear up unlike w/ biotin. Chlorella causes some to have probs from detoxing at first, but then your body gets used to it and you'll be fine.
 
I just looked in the mirror and I have so many bumps on my face. I've only been taking chlorella for about 5 days. Am I detoxing already? My skin looks worse than when I take biotin and I stopped taking biotin when I started chlorella.
BTW it could still have biotin in your system depending on how long you used it, so that's going to have to clear your system, and then chlorella is coming through. If you can hang in, let us know how you're doing next week, if it's clearing up (give it a week or two)
 
Biotin rarely gave me breakouts. At most I'd have one bug bump every now and then.

Even still, I can hang. Chlorella has so many good properties. I welcome the thought of detoxing.
 
So, you see hair growth already? How long have you been taking chlorella?

Where do you buy your nettle tea? Is it tasty or do you only use it as a rinse?

I'm not moving on lol! I decided the end of last year to find out what works and STICK to it. The gals who've gotten the further towards their goals have simple reggies and stick with them. Chlorella provides so many nutrients it would be silly to discard it. Plus it protects from diseases, and even helps to heal them. Add to the fact that my hair is growing like super weeds (and my reggie was pretty good before. I got good growth from eating and tea rinse). Here's my plan: eat right still...still do my nettle tea rinse (don't fix what isn't broken and it's easy to do when I wash my hair), and chlorella. Ta da!:grin:
 
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