How about taking Chlorella?

[Serenity_Peace]

okay, joining. Like someone said above, I'm more interested in taking it to boost my immune system and aid my thyroid issues. It would be nice to see impact on my hair.

Here's what I ordered from vitacost.com

Source Naturals Yaeyama Chlorella
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51X+cpXtlaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Package Description:
8 oz
Product Weight Per Unit:
0.64
Serving Size:
1 Teaspoon
Number of Servings:
37

Purchased this today at Whole Foods!

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Hey, ladies with farty/bloaty probs - are you drinking enough? Might be time to re-evaluate your diets too. Try drinking at least 2-3L of 'good' fluids daily, that may help. By 'good', I mean water, fruit/veg juices (fresh if poss, no additives), herbal teas etc and not the bubbly stuff. Also try eating more fresh fruit and veg, with the veg just lightly steamed or raw if you can tolerate raw stuff. Good luck to you all, hope you feel better soon (your poor partners/families/friends lol!).

Goodness, I can't stop popping chlor pills! I'm eating the darn things like sweets! I'm so odd I like the taste of them - just chewing them, lol! I'm not taking as much as some of you ladies because I take alot of raw greens, plus my green superfood. I don't mind eating but the cost..... this bottle cost me £15 for 300tabs. It's the way they break in my mouth and the sealike taste just bursts into life - love it! Then I take another and try eating it without breaking it - kinda like you do the polo sweets, and I end up breaking and wanting another soon after. Madness!

Which brand are you taking?

 

[yodie]

Welcome to all the new ladies!!

I'm seeing growth in my nails. Breakouts in my face are diminishing once again. The gas has passed. CHL is really cleaning out my intestines. Man!! So much so that my stomach almost hurt after one of my BM's. Wonder if I had a parasite.

Also noticing changes in my weight. I'm fasting from the scale, but I can see the changes taking place in my thighs. YAY!!

CHL beats me up (nausea) if I eat fast food. I'd just rather cook my own food.

If you ladies haven't already, please try the Nettle Rinsing. It's GREAT!

 

[Kimbosheart]

Quick Update (I say that but this will probably end up long)

I just realized that I was taking probably 15-20g per day. I don't measure when I cook, I usually use the small spoon for a teaspoon and the large spoon for a tablespoon. This morning I got out my real teaspoon to put my chlorella in the egg shake and it was such a tiny amount compared to what i usually use. No wonder I was going through the powder so fast. So I'm keeping the teaspoon out so I can carefully measure. I love the Chlorella but 15-20g is a little crazy.

My nails are beautiful. Its hard for me to measure growth on my toenails and nails because my nail beds are so long. It takes a while to get them past my fingertips or toetips(?). But having to clip my toenails twice in one month is bit astonishing for me. So?

My skin is so gorgeous. I love looking at it. At my eyelashes are out of control. They are so long and lush its unbelievable.

The CHL will let me eat bad, but not much. I notice I get a headache after too much sugar or alcohol, so mixed drinks are no fun. They taste okay but who wants a headache? The only thing that makes me gasy is beer. I can drink 1 pint and have a good time but when I go to bed, it becomes a toxic waste zone. So happy I'm single right now.

 

[Platinum]

I have some Nettle capsules that I purchased last year. Anyone taking those?

 

[franknbeans82]

well, looks like i'll be adding yet another supplement to my daily regimen, lol.

 

[kandake]

Hey, ladies with farty/bloaty probs - are you drinking enough? Might be time to re-evaluate your diets too. Try drinking at least 2-3L of 'good' fluids daily, that may help. By 'good', I mean water, fruit/veg juices (fresh if poss, no additives), herbal teas etc and not the bubbly stuff. Also try eating more fresh fruit and veg, with the veg just lightly steamed or raw if you can tolerate raw stuff. Good luck to you all, hope you feel better soon (your poor partners/families/friends lol!).

Goodness, I can't stop popping chlor pills! I'm eating the darn things like sweets! I'm so odd I like the taste of them - just chewing them, lol! I'm not taking as much as some of you ladies because I take alot of raw greens, plus my green superfood. I don't mind eating but the cost..... this bottle cost me £15 for 300tabs. It's the way they break in my mouth and the sealike taste just bursts into life - love it! Then I take another and try eating it without breaking it - kinda like you do the polo sweets, and I end up breaking and wanting another soon after. Madness!

I chew the tablets too because I read its good for your gums. I don't think I would go as far to say its yummy just yet, but it certainly is not bad at all. I don't think I could chew the spirullina tabs though. I do enjoy it tough because I'm doing something good for myself.

OMG, y'all are hardcore. Chewing the tablets?!?!?! IDK. I don't understand how you're able to do that.

At any rate, I think I'm going to try one just to see what its like. I'll report back on my experience later.

 

[Platinum]

OMG, y'all are hardcore. Chewing the tablets?!?!?! IDK. I don't understand how you're able to do that.

At any rate, I think I'm going to try one just to see what its like. I'll report back on my experience later.

I chewed one of my tablets today and it tastes like grass. But, if I can chew my flaxseed capsules with no problem (don't ask me why I do it), I guess I can get used to it.

 

[Lady Kay 21]

can the nettle be taken as a pill? what is the significance of the nettle rinse and drinking the tea with chlorella. i would go back and read the thread but its just waaaay too long. TIA!

 

[yodie]

I've never taken the nettle pill, so I can't offer any feedback about that. Maybe someone else can chime in regarding the pill. The nettle tea makes my hair feel so soft and moisturized after I air dry. It's a keeper. I'm sure LD can give you more feedback. She's drinks it and uses it as a rinse for growth.

 

[mariofmagdal]

well, looks like i'll be adding yet another supplement to my daily regimen, lol.

Here's to all the benefits in store for your good health. Welcome Aboard.

 

[ttlayli]

Okay I have read all about the green BM's but has anyone had almost black BM's?

Does that just mean I have a lot of toxins? I wouldn't even be surprised if that were the case.

 

[yodie]

Okay I have read all about the green BM's but has anyone had almost black BM's?

Does that just mean I have a lot of toxins? I wouldn't even be surprised if that were the case.

I think we all say green, but they're almost black. Mine are very, very dark green.

 

[MrsMe]

Somebody help a sista please!!
I've been trying to follow this thread but after a few days it just went out of control! lol
I want to know how all of you are doing so far with it and what is the recommended dosage to begin with. I just started taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, so I'm gonna give it some time before I start Chlorella and I don't want to risk any interactions. I'm really interested in detoxing and hair growth, because I feel like my body and my immune system are weak and I'm stuck at SL...
I don't know if this has been done (can you imagine how long it would take to go over 1700+ replies???) but this thread needs someics:

 

[luckiestdestiny]

can the nettle be taken as a pill? what is the significance of the nettle rinse and drinking the tea with chlorella. i would go back and read the thread but its just waaaay too long. TIA!

Nettle tea has no relation to chlorella. I used it well before chlorella along with eating right (organic 80 percent veggies and starch vs 20 percent fish/chicken). It along with eating right caused me to produce between .75 at the least and over an inch a month. So it stimulates the hair internally and externally so that's why others are using the rinse. It also has conditioning properties so it makes the hair uber soft! It's also cheap at $2.50 ish and can be found on amazon.com and other places

 

[kjeneen]

I would really like to start on CHL but I am terrified of the headaches that may occur from the detoxing. Honestly, I've had some real BANGERS just from trying new supplements in the past.

 

[VincyLongLocksWanted]

I have taken Nettle capsules in the past. It works fast on feminine issues.

I use it rarely. If I use it daily, it tends to make me feel sad, and I get uterine contractions and leg cramps because it gets rid of potassium, which is needed by the body. I think I could be the exception though.

By the way, when I take Chlorophyll and pass gas, it is not potent. I have been passing a lot since taking Chlorella and eating so much. I am not lethal anymore. "Farts don't kill if you take chlorophyll."

 

[VincyLongLocksWanted]

^^^Double post.

 

[Prose Princess]

I have taken Nettle capsules in the past. It works fast on feminine issues.

I use it rarely. If I use it daily, it tends to make me feel sad, and I get uterine contractions and leg cramps because it gets rid of potassium, which is needed by the body. I think I could be the exception though.

By the way, when I take Chlorophyll and pass gas, it is not potent. I have been passing a lot since taking Chlorella and eating so much. I am not lethal anymore. "Farts don't kill if you take chlorophyll."

Good to know!

 

[kandake]

I will NEVER chew a tablet again. Taste like dirt. Or at least what I imagine dirt to taste like.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I have taken Nettle capsules in the past. It works fast on feminine issues.

I use it rarely. If I use it daily, it tends to make me feel sad, and I get uterine contractions and leg cramps because it gets rid of potassium, which is needed by the body. I think I could be the exception though.

By the way, when I take Chlorophyll and pass gas, it is not potent. I have been passing a lot since taking Chlorella and eating so much. I am not lethal anymore. "Farts don't kill if you take chlorophyll."

Wow, really? I've never had that problem. It calms me down and makes me feel good. It's almost soothing to me.(nettle) I guess there are exceptions. I was doing research on side effects of nettle and didn't see anything like that, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist as you're living proof. Oh well. Wish you could take it, it's very useful for asthma and allergies and a host of stuff. I never took the pills though, only the tea and tea rinse.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Somebody help a sista please!!
I've been trying to follow this thread but after a few days it just went out of control! lol
I want to know how all of you are doing so far with it and what is the recommended dosage to begin with. I just started taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, so I'm gonna give it some time before I start Chlorella and I don't want to risk any interactions. I'm really interested in detoxing and hair growth, because I feel like my body and my immune system are weak and I'm stuck at SL...
I don't know if this has been done (can you imagine how long it would take to go over 1700+ replies???) but this thread needs someics:

You should be fine. Chlorella is a whole food. It's just freeze dried with no fillers and binders. Would a salad interact with your vitamins? It's the same with chlorella. However chlorella does produce detox symptoms in some and you may get that.

 

[MrsMe]

You should be fine. Chlorella is a whole food. It's just freeze dried with no fillers and binders. Would a salad interact with your vitamins? It's the same with chlorella. However chlorella does produce detox symptoms in some and you may get that.

Now that you put it this way, I can see why it's not as bad as I thought!
erplexed I did see a few replies mentioning the detox symptoms...I guess I'll just have to ease it into my diet. It'll certainly help me because I don't know what to do with my skin anymore and I refuse to go through another Accutane treatment
Thanks for answering!

 

[Pooks]

OK ladies my chlorella's here - I am following the recommended intake on the packaging so have just had 5 tablets (1000mg total). I jumped in and chewed my first one just to see what it was like - don't think I'll take that route again anytime soon

Well here's to detox symptoms, but then better skin, overall health, not craving rubbish, and pushing an inch per month or more!!

 

[Aggie]

I don't know if this has been done (can you imagine how long it would take to go over 1700+ replies???) but this thread needs someics:

Yes I totally agree. Where are the pics ladies? I want to try this, but I would really like to see some pics first.

 

[kandake]

Yes I totally agree. Where are the pics ladies? I want to try this, but I would really like to see some pics first.

To be honest I think this thread should be in the Health forum. I gather that some people are taking it for hair growth but I think most of us started taking it for general health reasons.

With that said, I think Its only been a month or less for most of us. There's no hair progress to report. So no pictures just yet. I'm sure if/when the ladies start seeing growth there will be tons of pictures.

Until then, no pictures. Sorry.

 

[onelove08]

Hi everyone! I missed checking in! I have been in Miami with my friends for my birthday weekend! It was nice. I was taking my pills 3g daily. I did not gain any weight! Yay! I did eat but, i ate a lot less than I would have if, I did not have my chlorella. I only ate sweets once. That is huge for me! Although, I was drinking everyday (what??? my hotel had free happy hour) Everyday I would wake up feeling good! how crazy is that? been missing my actual smoothie but, today I am back on track. Oh yea, if anyone is traveling, take pills with you. Why the hell is my suitcase lost and it has my pills and spirulina powder? I am pissed! Welcome newest chl people!

 

[CurlyMoo]

bumping for later lol

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Yes I totally agree. Where are the pics ladies? I want to try this, but I would really like to see some pics first.

Hey Aggie, this isn't a challenge. People post when they feel the need to so as not to pressure. This is not just for hair growth but for health overall and balancing the system. I have pics earlier in the thread too so you can check that out if you want to. Others are giving it months to kick into full gear before they give pics.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Hi everyone! I missed checking in! I have been in Miami with my friends for my birthday weekend! It was nice. I was taking my pills 3g daily. I did not gain any weight! Yay! I did eat but, i ate a lot less than I would have if, I did not have my chlorella. I only ate sweets once. That is huge for me! Although, I was drinking everyday (what??? my hotel had free happy hour) Everyday I would wake up feeling good! how crazy is that? been missing my actual smoothie but, today I am back on track. Oh yea, if anyone is traveling, take pills with you. Why the hell is my suitcase lost and it has my pills and spirulina powder? I am pissed! Welcome newest chl people!

Onelove08 Miami sounds nice and I know you were enjoying yourself (food) so it's good to know you didn't gain any weight! Sorry about the lost suitcase I know I'd be freaking without my chlorella. I love it so much it's a must for me everyday. One day I didn't take it right because I was running in and out and it made me so mad I bought the tablets to take with me always and the powder for home. Hope you find your bag soon I know how frustrating that can be.