How about taking Chlorella?

[SelahOco]

I don't want y'all to think I'm crazy, but this thread has inspired me to learn more about Chlorella and Spirulina. Like you all, I learned that you should take Spirulina and Chlorella in a 2:1 ratio.

Here's the recommendation from the report I linked to yesterday:

I thought this could get expensive so I did some research and I decided to just put it in a table so I could get a sense of price and trends. I'm not crazy This is just how I process information. This is the info for Spirulina.

Powder is the cheapest, but I was surprised to find that tablets tend to be less expensive than capsules.

Also, of the three vendors I looked at VitaCost is cheaper than VitaminShoppe (on tablets I think) -- but I didn't account for shipping fees. The other vendor is a "bulk" vitamin vendor, so they have decent prices.

ETA: Here's the info on Chlorella:

I'm going to do something similar for Maca Root, so I'll post it where appropriate when I get bored and make myself do it.

 

[january noir]

^^^ Thanks OcoLove! Very informative. I'm taking 12g of Chlorella.

 

[SelahOco]

^^^ Thanks OcoLove! Very informative. I'm taking 12g of Chlorella.

January - I did a quick search on your progress and saw that you got a lil rash early on in your addition of this supplement. Have you had any other side effects? Break outs?

 

[january noir]

January - I did a quick search on your progress and saw that you got a lil rash early on in your addition of this supplement. Have you had any other side effects? Break outs?

The little spot on my lip eventually faded and is just a brief memory.
I believe ti was a result of an allergic reaction to the ingredients in a tube of lipstick I was using.

I have broken out, but no more than usual so I won't attribute it to the Chlorella.

My energy is still really really good and my BMs are still regular like clock work.

I just had surgery on my foot on Tuesday and am able to get around without my crutches since yesterday. I believe the Chlorella will help me heal really fast.

 

[Ltown]

I'm still in with the Chlorella no more itching and I'm using the powder much better than counting the pills.

 

[LovinLocks]

3 zits on my face right now. DD talkin' 'bout she couldn't dare to look at 'em 'cause she wants to "get them". I was like, girl, leave 'em alone because I don't want those dark marks like some others that I "got".

 

[Phoenix11]

I know most of you ladies are taking Chlorella in powder form, but those who are using tablets, how many tablets are you taking per day?

 

[Kurlee]

I know most of you ladies are taking Chlorella in powder form, but those who are using tablets, how many tablets are you taking per day?

5..................

 

[january noir]

I know most of you ladies are taking Chlorella in powder form, but those who are using tablets, how many tablets are you taking per day?

I was taking the Source Naturals and at 10 tablets totaling 2g, I was taking 40 tabs just to get 8g. I started with Earthwise and their gram weight is higher, so you take less pills.

 

[Phoenix11]

5..................

5 tablets equal how many g's?

I'm currently taking between 15 & 20 tablets of the Sun Chlorella Brand. I don't know how many g's this is, or if I'm even taking enough for hair growth benefits.

 

[LovinLocks]

I don't want y'all to think I'm crazy, but this thread has inspired me to learn more about Chlorella and Spirulina. Like you all, I learned that you should take Spirulina and Chlorella in a 2:1 ratio. it.

Girrl, YOU made the table from Excel, scratch?????? WOW, awesome. Now I gotta go read it.

This is certainly resourceful and on point. I just printed it out as I had decided to start the spirulina. Now I know where to get it (was looking on e-Bay and don't think that 1-lb ziplock bag would be the business).

Thanks again, Oco.

 

[Mimi22]

Still going strong!!
I take 1.2 g a day. I know it's not a lot, but I think it's optimal for me. My hair has flourished, but most importantly my nails are super strong ! They've never been so strong in my life! No joke!

I'm keeping this for life!!!!

 

[Kurlee]

5 tablets equal how many g's?

I'm currently taking between 15 & 20 tablets of the Sun Chlorella Brand. I don't know how many g's this is, or if I'm even taking enough for hair growth benefits.

oops. yea, 5 tablets = 5grams for me

 

[Ronnieaj]

Um, okay, I've never tried Chlorella before, but it is CLEAR that I've got to! I've been skimming through this thread, and plumb fell asleep while doing it--for over an hour! If it can help with my energy level ALONE, that'd be great! Benefits for the hair will just be an extra bonus! I think I'll get the Source Naturals powder; there's a VS right up the street from me.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Um, okay, I've never tried Chlorella before, but it is CLEAR that I've got to! I've been skimming through this thread, and plumb fell asleep while doing it--for over an hour! If it can help with my energy level ALONE, that'd be great! Benefits for the hair will just be an extra bonus! I think I'll get the Source Naturals powder; there's a VS right up the street from me.

Welcome! We'd love to have you as a member of the chlorella party.

 

[soaries]

I posted a question twice and no one replied. How long did it take for the energy to increase? I started taking chl 5/23/09 and still no energy. What gives?

 

[january noir]

I posted a question twice and no one replied. How long did it take for the energy to increase? I started taking chl 5/23/09 and still no energy. What gives?

What is energy to you? Are you already a person that has a lot of get up and go?

Remember Chlorella works differently for everyone. Some people get energy right away and some it takes time. Remember it takes 4 months of consistent use for most benefits to become apparent. Maybe it's taking you just a little longer and 5/23 isn't a long time.

 

[soaries]

Lets just put it this way my get up and go has got up and gone. Thanks for your reply, I will keep taking it. I guess my lack of patience gets the best of me.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

sluggishness is a detox side effect. It varies from person to person and some don't get it at all. Unfortunately you happen to be one of the ones who have this detox effect and it varies.

 

[Platinum]

Still going strong with Chlorella! I went back up to 7 grams. I also decided to transition to natural!! I'm curious to see if Chlorella will have any effect on my new growth.

Keep up the good work, everybody!

 

[HairHustla]

Lets just put it this way my get up and go has got up and gone. Thanks for your reply, I will keep taking it. I guess my lack of patience gets the best of me.

Hang in there sonya,

I was knocked out in the evenings for about the first month and then I just got some wind under my sails and have been floating out to sea every since..don't you just love the metaphors here..LOL!

 

[soaries]

Lol! Can't wait to be sailing with girlie. I am about to pass out at my desk hahah.

 

[HERicane10]

Ok Ladies, can anyone tell me whether its more important to be "green" or take a certain dosage? I recently cut back from 5 gms to 4gms to check my "green"; after 1-2 days at 4gm, i'm no longer green. I'll go back up to 5gm tomorrow. Just trying to decide whether to stay at 5 or go up to 6gm. HELP!

 

[LovinLocks]

After reading and printing OCOLove's table I upped intake. Boy oh boy have I been farting. Thank gawd they aren't clearing areas.

 

[trendsetta25]

Just bought my Super Chlorella today!!!! Bring on the hair growth

 

[january noir]

I finished my first 16oz jar of Source Naturals powder! I will be cracking open the new jar tomorrow. This Sunday will make 11 weeks! I can't believe I'm approaching 3 months green.

 

[SelahOco]

Here's a table on Chlorella. I'm sure there are other good vendors out there. I'm going to pick a brand and then google it for the best prices

 

[TdotGirl]

Didn't realize I haven't updated in 2 months! So I've been taking Chlorella since the start of this thread and I've tried 3 brands (Now, chloressence, and source naturals). I don't think I like source naturals brand. My nails are not as tough as they were when I was taking the now brand. I'm nearing the end of the big tub (16 oz) of the source naturals brand. I think I'll go back to the Now brand and order cgf extract along with it.

Also, my little sister has alot of marks on her face from pimples, so I told her to use some as a paste and put it on her face at night and wash it off in the morning. Let me tell you that this has worked wonders for her with lightening the marks. She even had a prescription from the doctor to control her pimples and rid the marks and the cream and pills she took didn't work for her at all.

I'm still a chlorella lover, but I'm going to switch brands once again! Green fo' life!!!

 

[Junebug D]

*My inner product/supplement junkie must resist...*

So... 5 months later and I caved. I took my first dose of the Source Naturals powder last night. The smell & taste is revolting! Like eating dirt! I did have some Green Goodness to mix it in though, fortunately. I'm going to be stocking up on it from now on! I hope to see some good come of this.

 

[mariofmagdal]

Didn't realize I haven't updated in 2 months! So I've been taking Chlorella since the start of this thread and I've tried 3 brands (Now, chloressence, and source naturals). I don't think I like source naturals brand. My nails are not as tough as they were when I was taking the now brand. I'm nearing the end of the big tub (16 oz) of the source naturals brand. I think I'll go back to the Now brand and order cgf extract along with it.

Also, my little sister has alot of marks on her face from pimples, so I told her to use some as a paste and put it on her face at night and wash it off in the morning. Let me tell you that this has worked wonders for her with lightening the marks. She even had a prescription from the doctor to control her pimples and rid the marks and the cream and pills she took didn't work for her at all.

I'm still a chlorella lover, but I'm going to switch brands once again! Green fo' life!!!

Thanks for your post. Glad you found which one works for you. Good news about your sister too! It's always great to hear good things about CHLORELLA. I am GREEN for life too!