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Chlorella is a true superfood, containing a wealth of vitamins and minerals, amino acids, protein, fiber, and nucleic acids, as well as an extremely high amount of chlorophyll. One of the oldest life forms on earth, chlorella is a fresh-water green algae with extraordinary beneficial qualities. A rich storehouse of nutrients, chlorella contains over 60% protein by weight, including all the essential amino acids. It is particularly high in essential acids such as L-lysine and L-phenylalanine, often lacking in vegetarian diets. It is also a rich source of the branched-chain amino acids—L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine, which are used by many athletes for muscle building and repair, and increased energy levels.
Chlorophyll is a versatile detoxifier and can speed up the rate of cleansing of the bowel, bloodstream, and liver. It is effective against anemia, and helps carry oxygen to the body and brain. It also provides easily assimilated magnesium, enhances elimination, soothes inflammation, and serves as a powerful therapeutic aid used for cancer prevention and treatment, and to reduce the risk of metastasis.
Chlorella also contains over 20 vitamins and minerals. It is an especially rich source of iron and zinc, and is one of the few vegetarian foods continuing high quantities of vitamin B-12. It is also a good source of beta carotene, and thus has valuable antioxidant qualities.
Chlorella often contains as much as 3 to 5% chlorophyll, and thus is one of the highest sources of chlorophyll in the plant world. This rich chlorophyll content gives chlorella its deep emerald-green color and grass-like smell.
The cell structure of chlorella consists of a fibrous, indigestible outer shell (20%) and the inner nutrients (80%). Various polysaccharide compounds in its tough cell walls have been proven to bind a broad range of toxins, including the toxic heavy metals mercury and cadmium, radioactive uranium, pesticides, herbicides, and PCBs, and give it an outstanding ability to eliminate these toxins from the body. The cell wall fragments also provide an excellent source of fiber.
But chlorella’s nucleus, containing chlorella growth factor (CGF), with its great rejuvenating effects, truly sets it apart from other green superfoods. CGF is made mostly of nucleic acid derivates, including RNA (up to 10%) and DNA (up to 3%),which govern cell growth, reproduction, and repair. In fact, it contains 17 times as much RNA/DNA as the sardine. It is a powerful immune system stimulator that increases the body’s production of T and B lymphocytes, interferon, and tumor necrosis factor, thus providing increased natural defenses against viruses and cancer. CGF also speeds up the healing rate of any damaged tissue.
Chlorella has a wide range of therapeutic powers that can help:
- Detoxify heavy metals and pesticides in the body
- Promote tissue growth and repair
- Protect the liver
- Build the immune system
- Improve digestion and elimination
- Boost energy levels
- Eliminate bad breath
- Promote brain health
- Fend off memory loss
- Support joint and muscle health
- Protect the heart
- Normalize blood sugar and blood pressure
- Fight cancer
Our chlorella is a subspecies of Chlorella vulgaris ecologically grown in the environmentally pristine coral reef region of Ishkgaki Island, in Japan, using mountain spring water and food-grade nutrients—and no pesticides. It is produced by Yaeyama, a company with over 35 years of experience in chlorella growth and research, widely known for the quality and purity of its product.
The cell walls of Yaeyama Chlorella are broken by a high-impact jet-spray drying process that pulverizes the algae wall for increased absorption of the vital nutrients. This superior technology—which cracks open the cell wall while maintaining cell integrity and nutrient value, results in some of the highest quality, most digestible, and best-tasting chlorella on the market.
Yaeyama chlorella is rigorously tested by the Japanese government and independent laboratories, and it contains no added binders, fillers, or flow agents. It is not pasteurized or freeze-dried.
