I am excited about chlorella again. I decided for myself to get the pyreneidosa type and take it with a digestive enzyme. Just wanted to put this article here, it is very informative... hope I am not repeating an existing thread, sometimes I do not go over everything before posting...
It is a worthwhile article though...
Take care,
Josy
Chlorella.(Shorts)
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients; 8/1/2005; Klotter, Jule
Chlorella, a fresh-water, one-celled, green algae, contains nutrients that aid detoxification. Taken as a supplement, chlorella helps remove dioxin, lead, mercury, and other toxins from the body. Its polysaccharide membrane can absorb large amounts of these toxins, according to Toshihiro Kanno, PhD, a pharmacist and functional food advisor who wrote Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract. Chlorophyll in these algae contains porphyrins that bind with metals. Chlorophyll also activates the production of peroxisomes (cell organelles), which are responsible for detoxification. In addition to the chlorophyll, chlorella contains about 50% protein and 12% lipids in the form of alpha-linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid. It also provides minerals, beta carotene and other antioxidants, and vitamins that include B6 and methyl-cobalamin (the most absorbable form of B12). Chlorella has been used to help strengthen the immune system and the nervous system, regulate the intestines, and alkalize the body.
Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella pyreneidosa have been the subjects of numerous studies and are the species most commonly sold as food supplements. C. pyreneidosa has better toxin and metal absorption capability than C. vulgaris, but it is also harder to digest. Chlorella vulgaris has a thinner cell wall than other types of chlorella. Chlorella vulgaris, particularly the CK-strain (Chlorella-Kougyo), has been extensively studied. Toshihiro Kanno says that an extract from this strain "has been found to boost the immune system, improve metabolism, improve liver function, lower blood pressure, and lower blood sugar." Kanno says that most people do well on a daily dose of 2 to 3 grams of chlorella, taken after meals. People with active lifestyles or who want to improve their health may gradually raise the dose to 4-10 grams/day.
In his article "A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification and Clinical Pearls from 30 Years of Medical Practice" (www.neuraltherapy.com), Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt recommends taking chlorella 30 minutes before meals to aid detoxification. To remove heavy metals from the body, a maintenance dose of 1 gram, 3-4 times/day can be increased to a level of 3 grams, 3-4 times a day, for one week. During this week, cilantro, which mobilizes heavy metals held in body tissue, can also be taken. The higher dose of chlorella is also advised 2 days before and 2-5 days after the removal of amalgam fillings, but no cilantro should be taken at that time. At the end of the week of higher dosage, Klinghardt recommends returning to the maintenance dose for 2-4 weeks before repeating the cilantro and increased chlorella protocol. Klinghardt suggests taking Chlorella pyreneidosa with digestive enzymes, specifically cellulase, if there's a problem digesting the cell membrane. If this does not help, he recommends using C. vulgaris.
Because of the digestibility question, some manufacturers began distributing chlorella products with broken cell walls. Kanno quotes a 1996 report from the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan that found that "Cell wall breakage does not make a difference in digestibility of chlorella." Kanno says that people taking Coumadin (warfarin sodium) should not take chlorella, which is high in vitamin K. Coumadin works by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent blood coagulation factor in the liver.
Kanno, Toshihiro, PhD. Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract (CVE) (Woodland Publishing 2005)
Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, PhD. Foreword, Chlorella Vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract (CVE) (Woodland Publishing 2005)
Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, PhD. A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification and Clinical Pearls from 30 Years of Medical Practice. www.neuraltherapy.com (accessed 16 May 2005)
COPYRIGHT 2005 The Townsend Letter Group
It is a worthwhile article though...
Take care,
Josy
Chlorella.(Shorts)
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients; 8/1/2005; Klotter, Jule
Chlorella, a fresh-water, one-celled, green algae, contains nutrients that aid detoxification. Taken as a supplement, chlorella helps remove dioxin, lead, mercury, and other toxins from the body. Its polysaccharide membrane can absorb large amounts of these toxins, according to Toshihiro Kanno, PhD, a pharmacist and functional food advisor who wrote Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract. Chlorophyll in these algae contains porphyrins that bind with metals. Chlorophyll also activates the production of peroxisomes (cell organelles), which are responsible for detoxification. In addition to the chlorophyll, chlorella contains about 50% protein and 12% lipids in the form of alpha-linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid. It also provides minerals, beta carotene and other antioxidants, and vitamins that include B6 and methyl-cobalamin (the most absorbable form of B12). Chlorella has been used to help strengthen the immune system and the nervous system, regulate the intestines, and alkalize the body.
Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella pyreneidosa have been the subjects of numerous studies and are the species most commonly sold as food supplements. C. pyreneidosa has better toxin and metal absorption capability than C. vulgaris, but it is also harder to digest. Chlorella vulgaris has a thinner cell wall than other types of chlorella. Chlorella vulgaris, particularly the CK-strain (Chlorella-Kougyo), has been extensively studied. Toshihiro Kanno says that an extract from this strain "has been found to boost the immune system, improve metabolism, improve liver function, lower blood pressure, and lower blood sugar." Kanno says that most people do well on a daily dose of 2 to 3 grams of chlorella, taken after meals. People with active lifestyles or who want to improve their health may gradually raise the dose to 4-10 grams/day.
In his article "A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification and Clinical Pearls from 30 Years of Medical Practice" (www.neuraltherapy.com), Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt recommends taking chlorella 30 minutes before meals to aid detoxification. To remove heavy metals from the body, a maintenance dose of 1 gram, 3-4 times/day can be increased to a level of 3 grams, 3-4 times a day, for one week. During this week, cilantro, which mobilizes heavy metals held in body tissue, can also be taken. The higher dose of chlorella is also advised 2 days before and 2-5 days after the removal of amalgam fillings, but no cilantro should be taken at that time. At the end of the week of higher dosage, Klinghardt recommends returning to the maintenance dose for 2-4 weeks before repeating the cilantro and increased chlorella protocol. Klinghardt suggests taking Chlorella pyreneidosa with digestive enzymes, specifically cellulase, if there's a problem digesting the cell membrane. If this does not help, he recommends using C. vulgaris.
Because of the digestibility question, some manufacturers began distributing chlorella products with broken cell walls. Kanno quotes a 1996 report from the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan that found that "Cell wall breakage does not make a difference in digestibility of chlorella." Kanno says that people taking Coumadin (warfarin sodium) should not take chlorella, which is high in vitamin K. Coumadin works by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent blood coagulation factor in the liver.
Kanno, Toshihiro, PhD. Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract (CVE) (Woodland Publishing 2005)
Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, PhD. Foreword, Chlorella Vulgaris and Chlorella vulgaris extract (CVE) (Woodland Publishing 2005)
Klinghardt, Dietrich, MD, PhD. A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification and Clinical Pearls from 30 Years of Medical Practice. www.neuraltherapy.com (accessed 16 May 2005)
COPYRIGHT 2005 The Townsend Letter Group