Why is Chlorella Considered a Superfood?
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any are doing whatever they can to optimize their health, espe- cially their heart health, so a
new study from the journal Clinical Nutri- tion is encouraging and helpful, as it em- phasizes how powerful natural compounds such as those found in chlorella are for different aspects of your well-being. This systematic review revealed that
chlorella, a nutrient-dense green alga that’s especially popular in Asian countries and is used to make medicine as well as nutri- tional supplements, is a powerful way to support your cardiovascular system, espe- cially in terms of lowering your risk factors. Researchers at Shahrekord University
in Iran looked at 19 chlorella supplementa- tion studies conducted prior to January 2017, focusing on those with thorough coverage on how chlorella influences blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, body mass index (BMI) and lipid profile, as these four factors often have a dramatic impact
your cardiovascular disease risk. While the effects of chlorella on BMI
weren’t conclusive, the researchers noted that supplemental intake with natural an- tioxidants, lipid-lowering agents or drugs designed to lower glucose levels, should undergo further study to determine the value of combination therapy for cardio- metabolic health.
Combined, the studies included 797 participants, mostly from Japan, but also some from Iran and Korea, with an array of health conditions. Some were borderline or mildly hypertensive, or hypercholester- olemic, while others were pregnant or smokers; some were healthy individuals. Food Science focused on the bioactive compounds in chlorella that can optimize metabolism of lipids. As reported by Nu- traIngredients: “The water-soluble fibers, which
are high in chlorella (13g/100g), bind to the digested fat and reduce the ab-
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sorption of sterols (such as cholesterol) from the intestine; therefore, the amount of sterols in the feces increase … In addition, the analysis revealed that the consumption of chlorella had greater effect in unhealthy participants in contrast to their healthier counter- parts. This is because it greatly en- hanced indicators such as blood pres- sure and total cholesterol.”
For two months, researchers at Vir- ginia Commonwealth University in Rich- mond gave chlorella supplements to indi- viduals suffering from fibromyalgia (10 grams of Sun Chlorella tablets and 100 mL of a more concentrated liquid chlorella supplement daily). Afterward, tests indi- cated that the pain experienced by the study subjects had decreased by an average of 22 percent.
Chlorella: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
So why might chlorella be given su- perfood status? Food Science notes it pro- vides many of the most important nutrients, including the antioxidants lutein and beta- carotene, enzymes, amino acids, proteins, minerals, fiber and vitamins C and E. But perhaps it’s what those nutrients do for you that ushers chlorella into the annals of healthier-than-the-average, nutrient-dense foods.
A type of green alga with more chlo-
rophyll than any other plant, chlorella also helps clean your blood, protect your liver,
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