How about taking Chlorella?
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@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.
Wenbev18962817
Thank You, I will order one of the brands you mentioned and will start with 1g
ail221
Member
I take Jarrows powdered Chlorella, I found it to be the most efficient form vs. capsules. I am up to about 4 grams a day + I mix the powder with Bolthouse Green Goodness.I have been taking Chlorella since about April and I have found it to be very efficient for keeping me "regular", improving the overall appearance of my skin, and swaying my appetite away from processed foods and more towards veggies. I get craving for squash, eggplant, spinach and zucchini now.
ilong
God's Own
Wenbev - thank you! So you know first hand what it's like. The hives are serious business 
- they are trying to wear me down - but ain't gonna happen.
I'm fighting back with mega doses of water.
I know the great benefits that await me so... I'm not going to be deterred. Serves me right for stopping again - won't make that mistake again.
TraciChanel- I can't say that I've changed my diet too much. I primarily eat chicken or fish. But I monitor how much fish I eat because of the mercury and Chlorella wages war on mercury. Oh yes, that reminds me I am very careful about what brand and how much tuna I eat. Chlorella will let you know when the tuna you've eaten is "fishy" (excuse the pun), as in something not right. I do notice that my appetite is reduced.
missyanne - I take NOW (brand) chlorella 1000mg. It is one of the few brands at that strength , without the fillers. With 1000mg strength I don't have to take as many tablets, which is great due to the high doses I take.
g.lo because I take 1000mg tablets of both chlorella and spirulina I take 18 tablets of each. If I took lower strength tablets I would have to take double+ the number of tablets for 18gr.
missyanne - welcome to the "chlorella gangsters"
WE serious bizness up in here. Get ready for feeling and looking good, good times.
Please heed Wenbevs' caution:
- they are trying to wear me down - but ain't gonna happen. I'm fighting back with mega doses of water. I know the great benefits that await me so... I'm not going to be deterred. Serves me right for stopping again - won't make that mistake again.TraciChanel- I can't say that I've changed my diet too much. I primarily eat chicken or fish. But I monitor how much fish I eat because of the mercury and Chlorella wages war on mercury. Oh yes, that reminds me I am very careful about what brand and how much tuna I eat. Chlorella will let you know when the tuna you've eaten is "fishy" (excuse the pun), as in something not right. I do notice that my appetite is reduced.
missyanne - I take NOW (brand) chlorella 1000mg. It is one of the few brands at that strength , without the fillers. With 1000mg strength I don't have to take as many tablets, which is great due to the high doses I take.
g.lo because I take 1000mg tablets of both chlorella and spirulina I take 18 tablets of each. If I took lower strength tablets I would have to take double+ the number of tablets for 18gr.
missyanne - welcome to the "chlorella gangsters"
WE serious bizness up in here. Get ready for feeling and looking good, good times. Please heed Wenbevs' caution:
I'm such a pro now, I can take 40 at a time, just dump them in my mouth and chug a bottle of water. I just cannot do that powder.
- keep us posted on your progress. Remember to start with a low dosage and build up each week.
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TraciChanel
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I was researching different brands of chlorella, mainly because the powder I was using is expensive (from Whole Foods), so I wanted to try to see if I could find it in bulk to cut costs. I found a very interesting and informative article from NaturalNews.com about where the best sources of chlorella are found and which ones to avoid. They tested various brands of chlorella due to some rumors that chlorella from certain sources were contaminated with heavy metals, pesticides and even pharmaceutical residues. I will put a link at the end of my post for anyone who is interested in reading the article. Warning: It's pretty long. Here's a copy and paste of the summary:
• All commercially-grown chlorella is virtually free of mercury, according to lab tests. There may be extremely trace levels such as parts per billion, but this is well below our detection limit.
• Chlorella grown in China is the most contaminated with aluminum and other metals.
• China-produced chlorella is the cheapest at the wholesale level.
• "Organic" chlorella from China is more contaminated than non-organic chlorella from Korea.
• Taiwan produces the cleanest outdoor (sunlight) chlorella using spring-fed water, but most chlorella purchased today that's made in Taiwan is not from this certified organic producer.
• The certified organic chlorella from Taiwan is the most expensive in the world, at wholesale.
• "Certified organic" does not mean free from contamination.
• Japan is not the cleanest source of chlorella. Taiwan is actually cleaner, according to our lab tests.
• The aluminum contamination levels of chlorella is only a fraction of the aluminum contamination levels found in everyday foods like celery, corn and beans.
• Chlorella has been scientifically studied vs. radiation poisoning.
• Chlorella marketing claims have no correlation to the actual quality of the chlorella being sold.
• Some companies "cut" their chlorella with cheap calcium filler. This is visible on the tablets when inspected closely.
• There is no commercially-grown chlorella in North America.
• Chlorella in capsules can cost 380% more than chlorella in tablets.
• Cell wall "cracking" to achieve "broken cell wall" or "open cell wall" status is pushed heavily in marketing text, but in truth the more important question is the digestibility of the chlorella, not how it is "cracked."
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/039145_chlorella_heavy_metals_lab_tests.html##ixzz2gWa6ONnG
• All commercially-grown chlorella is virtually free of mercury, according to lab tests. There may be extremely trace levels such as parts per billion, but this is well below our detection limit.
• Chlorella grown in China is the most contaminated with aluminum and other metals.
• China-produced chlorella is the cheapest at the wholesale level.
• "Organic" chlorella from China is more contaminated than non-organic chlorella from Korea.
• Taiwan produces the cleanest outdoor (sunlight) chlorella using spring-fed water, but most chlorella purchased today that's made in Taiwan is not from this certified organic producer.
• The certified organic chlorella from Taiwan is the most expensive in the world, at wholesale.
• "Certified organic" does not mean free from contamination.
• Japan is not the cleanest source of chlorella. Taiwan is actually cleaner, according to our lab tests.
• The aluminum contamination levels of chlorella is only a fraction of the aluminum contamination levels found in everyday foods like celery, corn and beans.
• Chlorella has been scientifically studied vs. radiation poisoning.
• Chlorella marketing claims have no correlation to the actual quality of the chlorella being sold.
• Some companies "cut" their chlorella with cheap calcium filler. This is visible on the tablets when inspected closely.
• There is no commercially-grown chlorella in North America.
• Chlorella in capsules can cost 380% more than chlorella in tablets.
• Cell wall "cracking" to achieve "broken cell wall" or "open cell wall" status is pushed heavily in marketing text, but in truth the more important question is the digestibility of the chlorella, not how it is "cracked."
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/039145_chlorella_heavy_metals_lab_tests.html##ixzz2gWa6ONnG
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LostInAdream
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Not sure if this was asked yet but can you take chlorella while breastfeeding? I stopped taking it while preggo bc I had all day sickness for 7 months.
ilong
God's Own
g.lo IKR - even if the growth was distributed FAIRLY (legs, neck & HAIR) I would be happy. BUT I'm never giving up my Chlorella & Spirulina. So Viviscal, MSM, Youtheory, Biotin, Sulfur..................................
better step up to the plate
Ms.Lyons - I probably would err on the side of caution and not take the supplements while breastfeeding. Just to be safe. If it were me - I wouldn't - never know - could be very good or very bad.
pelohello - chlorell powder to me is "hardcore" (we call it Chlorella Gangsta") The taste is nowhere near pleasing. Some members put it in their smoothies - I just can't. Keep us posted.
better step up to the plate
Ms.Lyons - I probably would err on the side of caution and not take the supplements while breastfeeding. Just to be safe. If it were me - I wouldn't - never know - could be very good or very bad.
pelohello - chlorell powder to me is "hardcore" (we call it Chlorella Gangsta"
) The taste is nowhere near pleasing. Some members put it in their smoothies - I just can't. Keep us posted.
VictoriousBrownFlower
Well-Known Member
Chlorella is a dangerous supplement to take. I never had a body odor problem except for when I was taking chlorella and Spirulina. You don't know what's in it. All you need is vitamins.
LostInAdream
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.g.lo IKR - even if the growth was distributed FAIRLY (legs, neck & HAIR) I would be happy. BUT I'm never giving up my Chlorella & Spirulina. So Viviscal, MSM, Youtheory, Biotin, Sulfur.................................. better step up to the plate
Thanks for answering. I looked it up and have seen rye and no, I'm just going to hold off until next year when I plan to stop breast feeding.
natural_one
Well-Known Member
hmmm..normally its the the opposite for people. Your body may have been detoxing
VictoriousBrownFlower
Well-Known Member
I don't know if it was or not. ALl I know is it made my poop smell really bad and it made me smell. I would never use it again. I hear its not really good for you. I looked up something and found that it has lots of sulfur in it.
TraciChanel
Well-Known Member
My sister has been taking the NOW brand and she is reporting good results (energy, decreased appetite) so far.
Sade'
Well-Known Member
ilong
God's Own
Sade'
YES - I can vouch for NOW Chlorella. That is the brand that I take 1000mg.
I have tried several other brands but I like NOW brand best.
Whatever you decide - DO NOT purchase Vitamin Shoppe Brand - it has a lot of fillers.
Ms.Lyons
Not taking chlorella while breastfeeding is a great decision. IMO
YES - I can vouch for NOW Chlorella. That is the brand that I take 1000mg.
I have tried several other brands but I like NOW brand best.
Whatever you decide - DO NOT purchase Vitamin Shoppe Brand - it has a lot of fillers.
Ms.Lyons
Not taking chlorella while breastfeeding is a great decision. IMO
ilong
God's Own
Sade' - you mean 500mg, yes? 500mcg is only .5mg
Good plan to start slow and INCREASE your WATER intake - without fail. It helps Chlorella function as it should (detox, clear skin, less chance of breakout, absorption, etc.)
I take 1000mg tablets because I take quite a few tablets. I take same number of Spirulina. Taking 500mg would double the number of tablets I'd have to take - and that would set me up for failure.
Keep us posted.
Good plan to start slow and INCREASE your WATER intake - without fail. It helps Chlorella function as it should (detox, clear skin, less chance of breakout, absorption, etc.)
I take 1000mg tablets because I take quite a few tablets. I take same number of Spirulina. Taking 500mg would double the number of tablets I'd have to take - and that would set me up for failure.
Keep us posted.
I see it as a whole food so I dont see why not but I would definitely talk to your HP first.
That same statement can be used for vitamins as well. We don't know what ; could be in those as well; yeast, egg, soy, filler, natural flavors, carrageenan, etc. are examples.
I am not certain why you had body odor. Everyone's body is different and as another poster mentioned, that may have been your detox symptom.
Prosperity711
Active Member
Ladies,
Why do everyone increase their dosage and not take number of pills the bottle tells you to take? Is there a big difference in the benefits if you follow the directions on the bottle? How do you know when to stop increasing your dosage?
Why do everyone increase their dosage and not take number of pills the bottle tells you to take? Is there a big difference in the benefits if you follow the directions on the bottle? How do you know when to stop increasing your dosage?
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