How about taking Chlorella?
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fitnessmommy
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Disgusting. Well, after awhile I learned to like it. It's an acquired taste. Lol
APrayer4Hair
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I'm late to the party,
I just began taking Greens Today original in a shake 1x daily. I picked this up at Vitamin Shoppe. I'm hoping this will aid with overall health but more specifically energy boost, hair growth and help with digestive issues.
I'm using 1/2 scoop, handful of blueberries, handful of dole frozen fruit mix, water.
I just began taking Greens Today original in a shake 1x daily. I picked this up at Vitamin Shoppe. I'm hoping this will aid with overall health but more specifically energy boost, hair growth and help with digestive issues.
I'm using 1/2 scoop, handful of blueberries, handful of dole frozen fruit mix, water.
grownwomanaz
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I fell off for a couple of yrs, but I'm back to green lol. My eyelashes and eyebrows have thickened, I forgot about that part lol. I use Source Naturals powder, good stuff.
ilong
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g.lo - you are in the major leagues now with taking 18gr. 
How do you feel?
I am still amazed at the tremendous impact these two supplements have on my entire health system. I could care less if they increase hair growth (I still want my hair growth -but some of these other products made especially for hair growth need to step up to the plate) as long as they keep my health at it's current optimum level.
Everyone (literally) that I have referred these supplements to are "believers" based on their results. People at work see me walk now compared to how I limped last year (even after my surgeries
) and they can't believe the difference. I walk so well and fast now, some colleagues tell me I need to slow down now. 
How do you feel?
I am still amazed at the tremendous impact these two supplements have on my entire health system. I could care less if they increase hair growth (I still want my hair growth -but some of these other products made especially for hair growth need to step up to the plate) as long as they keep my health at it's current optimum level.
Everyone (literally) that I have referred these supplements to are "believers" based on their results. People at work see me walk now compared to how I limped last year (even after my surgeries
) and they can't believe the difference. I walk so well and fast now, some colleagues tell me I need to slow down now. g.lo - you are in the major leagues now with taking 18gr.
How do you feel?
I am still amazed at the tremendous impact these two supplements have on my entire health system. I could care less if they increase hair growth (I still want my hair growth -but some of these other products made especially for hair growth need to step up to the plate) as long as they keep my health at it's current optimum level.
Everyone (literally) that I have referred these supplements to are "believers" based on their results. People at work see me walk now compared to how I limped last year (even after my surgeries
I feel great, not lethargic at all ( which was a big problem), my skin is amazing!
I think I will maintain that dosage, trying to get hubby into it as well!
It is so funny to see their faces when I am drinking my mixture! Can't even taste it anymore!
This is a keeper for me!
ilong
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g.lo IKR - I take the pills and people think I am crazy for taking so many but... then they ask what I do to my skin, how is that I look like I never age, etc. SMH <lol>
I told this one lady I was sure I was older than her - she said no way. When she told me her age - I told her with a couple less years she could be my daughter.
I told this one lady I was sure I was older than her - she said no way. When she told me her age - I told her with a couple less years she could be my daughter.
TraciChanel
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ilong
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TraciChanel
Welcome to the thread. I take 21g of each - Chlorella and Spirulina. As with any med/supplement/regimen you have to start at the lower doses - for example 3g daily of each, Increase 1-2g daily based on how your body adapts. Adjust as appropriate.
I take the NOW brand of chlorella which are 1000mg (1g) each and Hawaiian Pacifica Spirulina which are also 1g. This way I don't have to take as many pills for my desired dosage.
I find that Vitamin Shoppe brands have too many fillers. I have great/immediate results with each of these brands and I pray that the manufactures don't ever change the formulation.
Welcome to the thread. I take 21g of each - Chlorella and Spirulina. As with any med/supplement/regimen you have to start at the lower doses - for example 3g daily of each, Increase 1-2g daily based on how your body adapts. Adjust as appropriate.
I take the NOW brand of chlorella which are 1000mg (1g) each and Hawaiian Pacifica Spirulina which are also 1g. This way I don't have to take as many pills for my desired dosage.
I find that Vitamin Shoppe brands have too many fillers. I have great/immediate results with each of these brands and I pray that the manufactures don't ever change the formulation.
TraciChanel
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ilong
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TraciChanel - you are welcome and it is my pleasure.
consistency is the key. I think of taking chlorella and spirulina in the same manner as some others who MUST take other meds daily (i.e. insulin, high blood pressure, heart, etc.). I MUST take them for my joints and I get the blessings of all the added benefits.
If you haven't had a chance yet - take some time and read some of the back posts in the thread - there is a lot of good info here. There is another chlorella thread on the site as well.
As you can see Wenbev and I are "hard core chlorell and spirulina takers"
consistency is the key. I think of taking chlorella and spirulina in the same manner as some others who MUST take other meds daily (i.e. insulin, high blood pressure, heart, etc.). I MUST take them for my joints and I get the blessings of all the added benefits.
If you haven't had a chance yet - take some time and read some of the back posts in the thread - there is a lot of good info here. There is another chlorella thread on the site as well.
As you can see Wenbev and I are "hard core chlorell and spirulina takers"
JC-Junkie
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Hi guys I too have been consistent with my chlorella and spirulina, but sometimes like Wenbev I too would drop my dosage sometimes, I was taking 10 g each but I have dropped back down to 7g, but never stopped taking it love them both ! I think I will increase later on but for now I'll stay at 7 g each
Hope everyone is doing great and welcome to everyone who has joined !
love them both ! I think I will increase later on but for now I'll stay at 7 g each Hope everyone is doing great and welcome to everyone who has joined !
JC-Junkie
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Hi guys ! I think I'm gonna have to reduce my dosage again back down to 3G for now, because I'm having difficulty breathing 
it seems to happen every time I increase my dosage to 7g and more. When I was at 3 grams I didn't have this issue, so I think I will stay there for now and see if I can increase.
I do have asthma though, (which used to be severe when i was younger but is now much better) so maybe the detox stage is from high dosages is too much ?
EDA: I came off Biotin, because I felt like it was doing much, but went back on it because I didn't want to waste it, so I thought I'd finish it up and be done with it, and I started taking 10,000mg maybe that might be the problem ?
I'll monitor and see how my body reacts to the removal of biotin again and the reduction in my chlorella and spirulina dosage too
it seems to happen every time I increase my dosage to 7g and more. When I was at 3 grams I didn't have this issue, so I think I will stay there for now and see if I can increase.I do have asthma though, (which used to be severe when i was younger but is now much better) so maybe the detox stage is from high dosages is too much ?
EDA: I came off Biotin, because I felt like it was doing much, but went back on it because I didn't want to waste it, so I thought I'd finish it up and be done with it, and I started taking 10,000mg maybe that might be the problem ?
I'll monitor and see how my body reacts to the removal of biotin again and the reduction in my chlorella and spirulina dosage too
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Hi guys ! I think I'm gonna have to reduce my dosage again back down to 3G for now, because I'm having difficulty breathing
I do have asthma though, (which used to be severe when i was younger but is now much better) so maybe the detox stage is from high dosages is too much ?
EDA: I came off Biotin, because I felt like it was doing much, but went back on it because I didn't want to waste it, so I thought I'd finish it up and be done with it, and I started taking 10,000mg maybe that might be the problem ?
I'll monitor and see how my body reacts to the removal of biotin again and the reduction in my chlorella and spirulina dosage too
Sorry to hear that!
ilong
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JC-Junkie
Please be careful!! I believe, due to your asthma perhaps you should not be taking chlorella. Some asthma sufferers benefit from chlorella some are allergic to it as it causes difficulty in breathiing. Also, you have introduced a couple of new products into your regimen lately and you may be overdoing it Review all of the dosages and supplements you are taking and ensure there are no contraindications which could also lead to toxicity.
Even though supplements, foods, meds, etc are good for you - too much, too many, too strong, etc could be too much for your system and cause unfavorable interactions when taken together. - more is not better.
This is one of the reasons I stick to a regimen (internal and external) for a few months. If I start to see an affect (positive or negative) I will know what I changed recently which could be the cause of the affect.
Please be careful!!
I believe, due to your asthma perhaps you should not be taking chlorella. Some asthma sufferers benefit from chlorella some are allergic to it as it causes difficulty in breathiing. Also, you have introduced a couple of new products into your regimen lately and you may be overdoing it Review all of the dosages and supplements you are taking and ensure there are no contraindications which could also lead to toxicity. Even though supplements, foods, meds, etc are good for you - too much, too many, too strong, etc could be too much for your system and cause unfavorable interactions when taken together. - more is not better.
This is one of the reasons I stick to a regimen (internal and external) for a few months. If I start to see an affect (positive or negative) I will know what I changed recently which could be the cause of the affect.
JC-Junkie
Active Member
Thank you ilong
Your right I have since stopped taking a few supplements because I did feel I was overdoing it. So my current regimen was chlorella, spirulina, collagen, vit c, bamboo silica and garlic. I stopped taking my hair skin and nails and then added biotin, but think I may have to reduce or even stop taking my chlorella and spirulina, because I think that the high dosages of the superfoods are too much. But seeing as my brother takes chlorella now, I think I'll give him some more or all and add some spirulina in there for him. I think I'm gonna take up juicing instead so I can get all the good benefits from super foods
But I'll see how 3 grams works first
Your right
I have since stopped taking a few supplements because I did feel I was overdoing it. So my current regimen was chlorella, spirulina, collagen, vit c, bamboo silica and garlic. I stopped taking my hair skin and nails and then added biotin, but think I may have to reduce or even stop taking my chlorella and spirulina, because I think that the high dosages of the superfoods are too much. But seeing as my brother takes chlorella now, I think I'll give him some more or all and add some spirulina in there for him. I think I'm gonna take up juicing instead so I can get all the good benefits from super foods But I'll see how 3 grams works first
So be prudent in what you do - otherwise I will have to give you a virtual 
. 
ilong
God's Own
DETOXING WITH BREAKOUTS
I am experiencing a different form of detox. Purposely I had not taken chlorella/spirulina for ~ 2 weeks. I resumed taking two thirds of my previous dosages of both supplements.
My back and some areas of my front torso have broken out in hives.
My detox usually occurs through my stool - so this is a very different experience. This is occurring because I did not GRADUALLY re-introduce the supplements back into my system. I did reduce my dosage a little to hopefully reduce the breakout. I am going to suffer through it.
There is absolutely no way I am going to ever stop taking chlorella or spirulina permanently - the benefits are too awesome.
I just wanted to share with everyone my new experience. My past experience with chlorella and spirulina is that the skin is rejuvenated, so I am confident that the marks from these hives will disappear in time.
I am experiencing a different form of detox. Purposely I had not taken chlorella/spirulina for ~ 2 weeks. I resumed taking two thirds of my previous dosages of both supplements.
My back and some areas of my front torso have broken out in hives.
My detox usually occurs through my stool - so this is a very different experience. This is occurring because I did not GRADUALLY re-introduce the supplements back into my system. I did reduce my dosage a little to hopefully reduce the breakout. I am going to suffer through it. There is absolutely no way I am going to ever stop taking chlorella or spirulina permanently - the benefits are too awesome.
I just wanted to share with everyone my new experience. My past experience with chlorella and spirulina is that the skin is rejuvenated, so I am confident that the marks from these hives will disappear in time.
Re: DETOXING WITH BREAKOUTS
ilong, hey lady sorry to hear about your detox, its the worst when reintroducing chl. I stopped taking chl for a little over a month in May due to changes in my daily routine. I had a fine rash on my lower back and arms; almost like a heat rash, pimples everywhere (and I mean EVERYWHERE) and stinky gas like nobody's business. I had to slowly increase, in fact, I've just made it to 16-18g/day. I will never stop taking chl again.
ilong, hey lady sorry to hear about your detox, its the worst when reintroducing chl. I stopped taking chl for a little over a month in May due to changes in my daily routine. I had a fine rash on my lower back and arms; almost like a heat rash, pimples everywhere (and I mean EVERYWHERE) and stinky gas like nobody's business. I had to slowly increase, in fact, I've just made it to 16-18g/day. I will never stop taking chl again.
TraciChanel
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Hi Ladies!
I'm still going strong taking my chlorella/spirulina. It's been almost a month - 3 weeks to be exact. I'm up to 4 grams per day.
I was wondering if you ladies who are consistent with it have made any other dietary changes such as vegetarianism, or have you cut out anything from your diets as well (such as beef, pork, chicken, etc.). The reason I'm asking is because I was curious if that has increased the effectiveness of the chlorella and spirulina.
I'm still going strong taking my chlorella/spirulina. It's been almost a month - 3 weeks to be exact. I'm up to 4 grams per day.
I was wondering if you ladies who are consistent with it have made any other dietary changes such as vegetarianism, or have you cut out anything from your diets as well (such as beef, pork, chicken, etc.). The reason I'm asking is because I was curious if that has increased the effectiveness of the chlorella and spirulina.
missyanne, I would stick to the brands in the poll results on the first page. Most take Source naturals yaeyama chlorella or jarrow brand yaeyama chlorella.
There are different "species" so to speak of this algae called chlorella. It is important to stick with a japanese "sub species" called yaeyama for many reasons;
strict processing of chlorella
breaking the cell wall of the algae
quality of end product - some powders contain fillers like yeast, gelatin, etc
gov't standards for production
most important CGF, Chlorella Growth Factor
CGF is notably higher in Source Naturals and the Jarrow Brand.
Please note, there's a small percentage of people that chlorella makes them ill, please pay attention to your body, start with a small dose and slowly increase weekly if necessary. Also please be sure to drink 2x the water you normally drink as intaking chlorella your body requires it!!!
I want you and anyone else that may have similar questions to have a great experience with taking chl, taherefore the lengthy post.
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