Organic Chlorella Powder - 500g

Organic Chlorella powder 500g

Chlorella appeared on Earth 1.5 to 2 billion years ago. This single-celled freshwater micro-alga is found in the wild in lakes and ponds all over the world. Named Chlorella vulgaris by a Dutch biologist at the end of the 19th century, its name means "little green one" - and for good reason: it is smaller than a red blood cell!

❇️ Like spirulina, chlorella is a micro-alga appreciated in vegetarian and vegan diets for its protein content (53.5 g per 100 g). Its detailed composition (vitamins and minerals per 100 g and per 5 g daily dose) is given in the Composition tab and in the nutritional values table of the Practical info tab.

According to the French Agency for Food Safety (ANSES), micro-algae such as chlorella are an alternative source of protein in diets free from animal products.

❇️ Why is our chlorella spray-dried?

The work of Hélène Desmorieux, doctoral student and researcher at LAGEP, a laboratory jointly run by Université Claude Bernard 1 in Lyon and the CNRS, shows that the best drying method for preserving the nutrients of micro-algae is spray drying, recognised by Ecocert. This nebulisation method allows rapid dehydration of the algae and preservation of their nutritional qualities. (Freeze-drying is a superior method but is never actually used on an industrial scale for micro-algae.) Convection drying methods on trays, commonly practised in small artisanal operations in France, have drawbacks related to the length of the drying process.

❇️ To find out more, we have made a video explaining in detail how to use chlorella:

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❇️ Instructions: how to use chlorella powder?

Recommended daily dose: 5 g per day (about 1 heaped teaspoon), not to be exceeded, ideally in the morning or with a meal. Start with a low dose (1 to 2 g/day) and increase gradually up to 5 g - this is the most comfortable way to introduce chlorella, especially the first time.

You can use our measuring spoon to measure your doses easily.

- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Keep out of reach of young children and away from light.
- Should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Precautions for use and contraindications of chlorella

Take care if you are on medication at the same time: chlorella may in particular interact with anticoagulants (risk of interaction with vitamin K) and immunosuppressant medicines. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or undergoing medical treatment, consult your healthcare professional before taking a course of chlorella.

Two types of rare reactions may be observed:
- Photosensitivity: increased sensitivity to the sun is sometimes reported - avoid prolonged sun exposure when you first start using it.
- Gastrointestinal discomfort: bloating, nausea, gas or diarrhoea may occur when you first start using it, especially if you take too much. Starting with a low dose and increasing gradually remains the best approach.

Your questions about organic chlorella powder

Full nutritional data sheet from the Centre d'Étude et de Valorisation des Algues (per 100g of dried seaweed)