Algae & Sea VegetableChlorella (Chlorella sorokiniana)
Chlorella is rich in nutrients including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Limited human studies suggest potential benefits for cardiovascular risk factors and immune support, but more rigorous clinical trials are needed.
Benefits
- Chlorella is rich in nutrients including protein
- vitamins
- and minerals. Limited human studies suggest potential benefits for cardiovascular risk factors and immune support
- but more rigorous clinical trials are needed.
Key compounds
Chlorophyllluteinpolysaccharidesalpha-linolenic acidProteinvitamin B12vitamin D2folateironvitamin K
May help with
- nutritional support
- immune support
- antioxidant support
- potential cardiovascular support
Best for these goals
nutritional supportimmune supportantioxidant supportpotential cardiovascular support
How to use it
Tablets; powders; liquid extracts; capsules
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Iodine: Variable/unknown | Contaminant concerns: Heavy metal accumulation (cadmium, lead, arsenic); potential for microcystin contamination if grown with cyanobacteria | May cause gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, diarrhea, cramping); use caution in individuals with mold allergies or weakened immune systems. | Interactions: Contains high vitamin K, which may interact with blood thinners like warfarin; may increase sensitivity to sunlight when taken with photosensitizing drugs.
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