I get asked this a lot and I would have to say yes and no. Good quality Chlorella is good for you and bad quality Chlorella is not good for you.
It all depends on how it is produced and what additives the manufacturer includes when making chlorella tablets. This is why I stress that you should not just look for cheap product. High quality broken cell Chlorella has a higher cost involved in production because of the technology involved.
A good manufacturer grows Chlorella in a very clean, unpolluted environment. They grow it in tanks rather than harvesting from the natural waterways because it is much easier to develop a superior product that way. Let's face it, the environment is polluted just about everywhere these days and there is more chance of the Chlorella being infected with E. coli or some other bacteria that thrive in polluted water.
Now the other point is how the manufacturer creates their tablets. Some use all kinds of fillers and binders to make the tablet. This should be shown on the label. Some high quality producers compress chlorella into tablets just using 100% pure powder. You really need to check the label and see if there are any additives. Many of these additives are just junk that it would be better not to consume.
If you want a high quality chlorella that is 100% pure broken cell that doesn't use any additives then check out The Chlorella Fella. It's guaranteed to be free of any impurities and has very quality control standards.
I take chlorella powder and tablets every day and you should too. It will do wonders for your health.
You take Chlorella daily whether you eat fish or not? My Mom is a big believer in Chlorella, but I always thought it was taken to minimize the affects of mercury found in some fish....ie: Tuna and Salmon? Interesting!
Posted by: DJ Morris | 04/08/2010 at 05:46 AM
I used to take Chlorella but forgot about it. My friend and I did an experiment: we kept taking it for a couple of months. What we found was, though not a "lightning bolt", we both noticed more an absence of symptoms than anything else. And slowly, after about 3 weeks of stopping, return of symptoms. Then I had my teenager on it and the same thing happened. We just felt better and better overall.
Posted by: Cathy Fletcher | 04/08/2010 at 10:05 PM
My wife and I have been using Chlorella for years. My wife has very low energy levels and Chlorella helps her to maintain a better level of energy. However the most significant advantage offers for her is the phenomenonal effect that chlorella has on control of candida in the bowel. This has been a significant benefit, which only women can appreciate, for a number of reasons not elaborated on here.
Posted by: ArthurB | 11/05/2010 at 08:07 PM
I have been using Chlorella for about 2 weeks and LOVE it! The biggest thing I notice is a lighter feeling. I just don't really have tha heavy slugish feeling anymore. I have had constipation issues for years, and taking Chlorells + Acidophilus Probiotics, I just feel better. I would recommend anyone to try this. You can't really take too much, and can't imagine any bad side effect.
Posted by: Allison | 03/18/2011 at 03:32 PM
I Use Chlorella for years, it's a great medicine.
Posted by: constipation | 05/13/2011 at 05:16 AM