How about taking Chlorella?

[belle_reveuse28]

Interesting so Jarrow is the same or pretty close in CGF to Source naturals and source is cheaper (and recommended by babydollhair). I think I'll stick to source for now!

I'm confused. If Jarrow has 5 g per teaspoon and Source Naturals has 3 g per teaspoon, could that be right? Doesn't a teaspoon in any amount of powder weight the same?

Cause if what they're saying is right, then you are getting more with the Jarrow formula and more CGF. Especially if you want to take at least 5g per day. You'd almost have to double the Source Naturals to get the same amount as Jarrow.

 

[msdevo]

I actually got some apple sauce this weekend too. I will try that tomorrow and see how it works out.

Hope someone else can chime in. I should be getting my powder tomorrow so I won't have solutions until then. I'm going to try to mix mine in a couple spoon fulls of applesauce so that it doesn't taste so bad and then swallow without tasting (a suggestion I read elsewhere) I'm putting it in the middle w/o mixing. So like put some applesauce down, put some powder, put some more applesauce, swallow so you don't have to taste. There are others w/ suggestions on how to take it.

 

[Sweet Charm]

thank you luckiestdestiny for starting this thread (and helping me to choose what to get) . I just got the source naturals 300 tablets that Im going to start off trying tommorow.

 

[IndianAngel22]

Is it weird for me to believe that something so small can do so much? I mean, I guess I can't be so surprised because one tylenol can get rid of a headache. But sense I think of it as food I think, how is 1 tsp of Chlorella gonna do all this stuff for me? I eat tons of food a day, this stuff is 1 tsp!!! LOL...... I dunno I'm being optimistic over here....

 

[Lebiya]

Thanks for posting about the Jarrow's formula because I was going to order that one. It seems that if you doubled that serving size, then and only then would have 960 CGF. I might go with Source Naturals then.

On another note, my nails are still growing and are very strong. If my nails are growing and are strong, then my hair must. I was just wondering though if anybody knew if hair and nails grew at the same rate?

Yes the jarrows only has 480 CGF per teasp...2 would be 960, I think I'll just go with the sources next time

 

[kandake]

Ok, so what made you all go for the powder instead of the tablets. Especially when you have to come up with clever ways to mask the taste.

I have the source naturals tablets. I'm trying to figure out if I want to switch to the powder.

 

[belle_reveuse28]

Yes the jarrows only has 480 CGF per teasp...2 would be 960, I think I'll just go with the sources next time

Thanks, Lebiya... also, how many grams per serving does Jarrow have?

 

[belle_reveuse28]

Ok, so what made you all go for the powder instead of the tablets. Especially when you have to come up with clever ways to mask the taste.

I have the source naturals tablets. I'm trying to figure out if I want to switch to the powder.

I have tablets too, but I'm going with powder because it is more economical. WHen taking something everyday like this, the pills aren't going to give me as many servings as this. I think I can swallow this faster as well. I have a hard time swallowing pills.

 

[naturalgurl]

I take liquid chlorophyll off and on. I mostly give it to my son. I think we'll start sharing that big ole bottle!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

2 teaspoons? I thought babydoll hair only took 1. Isn't that a lot?

Yes she only took one. However, as I posted the article from before. You can take as much as you want as the product is very safe. I also posted the amounts recommended and it was more than babydollhair is taking. I posted these earlier but here are the posts again:
http://www.chlorellafactor.com/chlor...rulina-30.html
Chlorella
*Disease-fighting dose: 10 grams / day
*Maintenance dose: 5 grams / day
Upper limit: there is no upper limit, but introduce chlorella into your diet gradually and monitor your stools. Since chlorella can result in mild diarrhea in some persons, introduce it slowly. (Your body will adapt over a period of a few weeks, allowing you to take more.)


Once again, most people take far too little of these foods. I've seen people take two tiny tablets of chlorella -- about 300mg -- and declare they've "taken my chlorella for the day!" That's like eating one bite of broccoli and expecting to receive the full health benefits of broccoli.

In order to be effective, you've got to take the much larger doses mentioned above. If you buy chlorella in tiny tablets, as it is often sold, that means taking a handful of tablets with each meal. Here's a tip: don't count out the tablets every single time. Count them once so you know what five grams looks like. After that, just grab a handful and toss it down your throat. It doesn't matter if it's off by a few tablets. Remember: these aren't drugs. You don't have to be exact about it, just make sure you're getting at least the doses mentioned above.

There's no harm in taking more, of course. Aside from the health benefits I've described here, the main thing you'll notice is that your stools will turn green. This is an indication that you're getting a good dose of chlorella into your diet. If your stools aren't green, you aren't taking enough.
stools aren't green, you aren't taking enough.
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Here's another one I posted

About it's vitamin content: http://watershed.net/ch-faq.aspx
Chlorella is a whole-food, very much unlike most commercial vitamins. While it contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, Chlorella is superior to vitamin supplements in many ways, one being that it is natural and the vitamins and minerals in Chlorella are bio-chelated, which means they are naturally wrapped in amino acids so the body will more readily take them in. Vitamins are nothing more than an amalgam of concentrates and extracts that have been artificially stitched together because on paper they look like they should provide balanced nutrition. A whole food such as Chlorella provides the body with a stunning amount of nutrients that are naturally balanced, can NEVER accumulate in the body and become toxic and therefore are far superior to any man-made nutritional formula.


Info on when to take it:
What time of day or night should I take it?
Chlorella can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken all at once or it can be taken in small dosages throughout the day, which is preferable. It is best taken 20-30 minutes before mealtime so it can help with digestion and intake of nutrients. Morning is also a good time to take Chlorella, but never just before or after drinking coffee or a soft drinks since caffeine is extremely detrimental to the digestive process.

How much should I take per day?
Three to four grams per day is a good maintenance dosage of Chlorella for a person to take. With this amount, you will not notice significant changes, and your body will get many of the nutrients it must have to function properly such amino acids (protein), vital minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and enzymes. *However, a person taking 5-7 grams per day is quite common and at this level you will notice significant changes in digestion, energy and overall health. At higher dosages such as 10-12 grams per day, a person could stop eating meat and feel confident that they were getting an adequate amount of protein and other necessary nutrients that meat provides.



----of the how much should I take. This site is similar to what the other site I posted was saying. So once you know that you are not having "diarrea" or "constipation"...an effect of too much too soon (at which point you should cut back before increasing), please feel free to increase your dose. I've already upped mine one gram. Remember the other site I posted earlier says your poop should be green. The more you get, the faster and better your benefits will be. Don't go crazy and do too much and then detox too fast, though. Slow and easy does it.

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So in conclusion after reading and posting those two articles here on this thread, I increased my dosage slowly, and reported back each time I did and the amount and why. I haven't had any side effects yet so I increased to 6 will stay here for a week and then go up until I get to about 9 grms (or 3 teaspoons a day. Taken once or broken up in two teaspoons a day probably in a little applesauce to mask the taste)

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[luckiestdestiny]

thank you luckiestdestiny for starting this thread (and helping me to choose what to get) . I just got the source naturals 300 tablets that Im going to start off trying tommorow.

Thanks! I just got so excited I had to share with my lhcf sisters.

 

[IndianAngel22]

Ok, so what made you all go for the powder instead of the tablets. Especially when you have to come up with clever ways to mask the taste.

I have the source naturals tablets. I'm trying to figure out if I want to switch to the powder.

The powder has more grams per serving, and will last longer. IT also absorbs better and beats taking 10 pills over 1 teaspoon.

 

[Lebiya]

Thanks, Lebiya... also, how many grams per serving does Jarrow have?

Np!

The jarrows has 480 mg of CGF per teaspoon, and 4g yaeyama chlorella per teaspoon

 

[IndianAngel22]

Thanks! I just got so excited I had to share with my lhcf sisters.

Aren't you excited you just created a successful thread? The day I create a thread that gets as big as this one I'm gonna feel special

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Jarrow's powder is sold in 2.2 pounds or 34 oz = $43.87

Source Natural powder is sold in 1 pound or 16 oz. = $28.55

Jarrow's cost per ounce is appx. $0.78 cents per ounce

Source Natural's cost per ounce is appx. $0.56 cents per ounce

I'm going with Source Naturals powder!

 

[GrowinLonger]

Just purchased the 16oz SN powder from Amazon (only $25 w/6mo autoship).

Thanks LD for starting this. I needed it.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Aren't you excited you just created a successful thread? The day I create a thread that gets as big as this one I'm gonna feel special

I didn't think of it this way. I am excited that everyone is as excited about something as I am that is really good for us. I thought I'd mention it, and it would just pass by somewhere, and I'd move on and try it myself.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I take liquid chlorophyll off and on. I mostly give it to my son. I think we'll start sharing that big ole bottle!

Chlorella is not chlorophyll. It has Chlorophyll in it. chlorophyl detoxes. chlorella regenerates the body and CGF helps cells to have rapid turnover (and hair to have growth).

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Aren't you excited you just created a successful thread? The day I create a thread that gets as big as this one I'm gonna feel special

It's fun to do this with others, and find out the results.

 

[Whimsy]

WOW! right on time. I bought some of this today! for digestive and overall health reasons... what a bonus this will be!!! i got the vitamin shoppe super chlorella 1000mg. So I'll cut it in half today and tomorrow and work my way to a whole pill if no adverse effects occur.

I'm still hunting for green foods powder....

 

[Candycane044]

Ladies, have you measured your hair and taken pictures of your skin to show a before and after pix in the future?

I have a starting pic of my hair and skin, but I don't plan on showing progress until a month has passed.

What else would I be able to take the chlorella powder with if I dont do the smoothies??

I get my Chlorella today! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I'm so excited. Right when I get it I'm ripping that package open and taking it. I just dunno how... I

I have orange juice
I have applesauce
I have apple juice
I can make a strawberry orange smoothie.....

hmmmm what to do?

Throw it in my food?

Hey ladies! Try mixing it with your favorite juice. I've been mixing mine with apple juice and cran-apple juice. You can hardly taste it! Be prepared for the mixture to be "thick" though.

 

[onyxdreams]

That's why I like that everyone is posting their findings. Now we know to:

1. Take time to increase dosage only when detox effect subsides.
2. What to lookout for when detoxing.
3. Not to take with caffeine (I posted an article earlier that said that). Doesn't mean you can't drink caffeine during the day, just don't wash it down with caffeine, use water or juice or something w/o caffeine to do that.
4. Get to a point where you take enough that stool IS green. Only increase after detoxing symptoms, though, subside and only again after...
5. Find a good quality Chlorella with lots of CFG (Source naturals, Jarrow, and Earthrise mentioned as some options)
6. Avoid Chinese chlorella like the plague.
7. Don't put chlorella in the fridge!
8. Get healthy
9. Cleanse toxins.
10.Grow luxuriously long hair!
11. Chlorella is a part of asian culture used throught the orient and is the #1 supplement in Japan and the asian cuture as a whole have great hair that grows fast.
12. Ha ha! I think we found out one of their secrets

Just wanted to add that I read from one of those awesome articles that if your taking the pill it should state on the label "The cell wall has been cracked for easy digestion and absorption".

Lucky I wanted to thank you and all the ladies for all the information you have provided.I started taking my Earthrise Chlorella on Saturday.I am waiting for my powder version. What is CFG ?(sorry for the silly question)

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I actually got some apple sauce this weekend too. I will try that tomorrow and see how it works out.

Let me know what you think about that.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Just wanted to add that I read from one of those awesome articles that if your taking the pill it should state on the label "The cell wall has been cracked for easy digestion and absorption".

Lucky I wanted to thank you and all the ladies for all the information you have provided.I started taking my Earthrise Chlorella on Saturday.I am waiting for my powder version. What is CFG ?(sorry for the silly question)

CGF sorry if I typed it wrong. Clorella growth factor it helps the cells with rapid turnover. When that happens, nails grow, hair grows, cells regenerate and renew. So you want a lot because that's what makes chlorella different from everything else. It's ability to regenerate the body super fast and thus make the body grow (hair, nails, height if you are undernourished and younger it helps you to get to your potential height and it also helps everyone's body to balance itself and remain alkaline).

 

[yodie]

Noticed a few things today:

I only need 18 mg's of iron per day. I'm currently taking a 65 mg iron supplement. ????
Today I lowered my dosage to 1 gram of chlorella and I noticed more detoxing effects. Had to seriously run to the bathroom. Guess that's my aloe mixing in with the chlorella. (I'm going to hold off on taking the aloe pill and see how I do without). I also had some nausea today and I had low energy towards the end of the day.

On the up side, my hands are usually always cold. Maybe the iron or chlorella kicked in because my hands have been warm all day.

My Source Natural tablets have 2 mg's of iron per serving. I hope the powder has more iron per serving. If so, I can eliminate another supplement. YAY!!!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Just wanted to add that I read from one of those awesome articles that if your taking the pill it should state on the label "The cell wall has been cracked for easy digestion and absorption".

Lucky I wanted to thank you and all the ladies for all the information you have provided.I started taking my Earthrise Chlorella on Saturday.I am waiting for my powder version. What is CFG ?(sorry for the silly question)

I'm going to go back and correct in case anyone else gets confused.

The cell wall thing is true. Source, earthwise, and jarrow do this and all yaeyama and sun chlorella brands do which are the ones I'm advising everyone to stay with. If you veer from these brands,, then yes, make sure that the cell wall has been cracked and that it is NOT chinese chlorella.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Okay I'm at 6 grams and I'm getting a creepy crawly feeling in my hair. Does it mean growth is kicking into high gear. Gosh, it's already growing super fast....I can't wait until I get my hair done so I'll have a fresh start to report from (rebraided, or weaved for protective measures until I get to waist length in a few months or more, and redone of course!) with pics.

 

[msdevo]

Well since I didnt take any today I decided to try it tonight instead.

The applesauce idea is a HIT!! Besides the fact that I am eating something green that taste like applesauce, lol its great. I can't taste the chlorella in it at all. Now all I have to do is get stock in Motts, cause I am gonna need a whole lot of apple sauce to got with this big 16 oz container I got.

Let me know what you think about that.

 

[onyxdreams]

CGF sorry if I typed it wrong. Clorella growth factor it helps the cells with rapid turnover. When that happens, nails grow, hair grows, cells regenerate and renew. So you want a lot because that's what makes chlorella different from everything else. It's ability to regenerate the body super fast and thus make the body grow (hair, nails, height if you are undernourished and younger it helps you to get to your potential height and it also helps everyone's body to balance itself and remain alkaline).

THank you, I was just wondering.i can't wait for the effects to kick in.

 

[Kimbosheart]

So I took 7g today which was a good and bad thing. It helped with my sore throat/faux flu issue, I felt much better by the end of the day BUT it caused another detox symptom

I will be going back to six tomorrow. That being said, I know its working I plan on showing my reveal at the end of march when i do the reveal for the egg shake, y'all are in for a good surprise.