Chlorella is an alga belonging to the group of green algae. Common chlorella is the most common, although there are many species of this plant in nature. Chlorella also appears in Poland. Its occurrence is very wide, due to the fact that it lives in both fresh and salt waters, as well as in moist soil, bark, or even in other living organisms.
Properties and composition of chlorella:
- The power of vitamin B12! It is true that chlorella contains more of this vitamin than liver meat!
- Chlorella also contains a lot of chlorophyll, which is why it is called that way. It is the richest source of chlorophyll among all other plants in the world
- 60% of chlorella consists of easily digestible protein, including a lot of essential amino acids
- Only 10% of chlorella consists of fats and 20% of carbohydrates
Chlorella is also a rich source of vitamins and micro- and macroelements.
Weight Loss and Diet: Why is Chlorella Effective?
Due to the fact that chlorella contains such high amounts of protein, it seems to be a great ingredient for any low-calorie diets, the goal of which is usually to lose weight. Chlorella contains so many vitamins as well as micro- and macroelements that in a low-calorie diet it seems even necessary for the body to receive all the nutrients it needs for proper functioning (without the effect of overeating with other products).
Vitamins and nutrients contained in chlorella:
- Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B1-B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, biotin, inositol, vitamin PP, choline, iron, zinc, cobalt, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, selenium, iodine, copper , carotene, beta-carotene, folic acid
The above list actually speaks for itself: chlorella is the richest source of all the vitamins and elements necessary for the body. It is not only a good dietary supplement for slimming people, but also for all people experiencing any symptoms from their body, which may be caused, for example, by an incorrect diet and selected avitaminosis. It is worth using chlorella from time to time as a good alternative source of food for the body.
Chlorella Detoxification
Chlorophyll and CGF, as well as sporopollenin – substances from which chlorella is built – help in the rapid detoxification of the body, thanks to which chlorella can be used as a dietary supplement to detoxify the body. In addition, the above substances have a detoxifying effect when poisoning with arsenic, pesticides, lead or mercury. Detoxifying your body with chlorella is simple and cheap.