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A little of the green stuff can work wonders with your health and possibly your ability to heal the tissues of your body. And no, we're not talking about money but rather chlorophyll, the green pigment found in various plants, including green algae. One of the best places to get the "green stuff" could be in the algae chlorella.
Chlorophyll has deodorizing activity and is used for a variety of such purposes, including in topical ointment to reduce odors produced by wounds, surface ulcers and other external tissue injuries. Among its other health properties, this mineral-rich substance has been said to aid in tissue repair, possibly due to its strong resemblance to hemoglobin, myoglobin and similar substances found in blood, muscle and tissues in the human body. It is also theorized that chlorophyll acts as an antioxidant, which means that it helps gobble up particles in your body called "free radicals," which are thought to damage tissues over the years and indirectly cause a host of ailments.
Although chlorophyll can be found in topical formulations for external use, it is more widely available as a nutritional supplement for internal use, and chlorella supplements are among the more popular options for that purpose. Chlorella contains significant protein, fiber, nucleic acids, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Some evidence suggests that consuming chlorella may increase levels of vitamin B12.
Chlorella is used orally by some people for purported cancer-prevention properties, immune system stimulation, boosting low white blood cell count and other purposes. Topical solutions are used for treating ulcers on the skin, gums and other tissues; to relieve dermatitis resulting from radiation treatments or other radiation exposures; and for vulval leukoplakias and trichomoniasis.
Some proponents of chlorella also talk about the chlorella growth factor (CGF) in the algae, which includes RNA, DNA, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. This organic mix in chlorella is said to build immune systems and promote rapid tissue healing, both internally and externally. CGF also may help the body recover more quickly from strenuous exercise and disease. Because of this and other properties of chlorella, some people refer to it as one of the most powerful whole foods on the planet.
But most of the hype is around ingesting chlorella. Finding a topical solution of chlorella in which the algae is the star and not just a supporting player can be challenging. You may need to visit your local health food store or some other natural-product-savvy establishment to locate what you want. Oral preparations, mostly tablets, are plentiful and generally easy to find, on the other hand.
Also, some health and beauty products that are used externally may contain small amounts of chlorella. For example, one company makes a tropically-themed bath bar with chlorella extract in it. Skin care products and cleansers, particularly from algae-friendly companies in places like Japan, may add chlorella along with other ingredients, like seaweed extracts and clay. Various body lotions on the market sometimes contain chlorella as well. Whether the amount of chlorella in any of these products is sufficient to benefit your body is up in the air.
Chlorella can cause allergic reactions in some people, whether used externally or taken orally, so if you haven't ever used it before, go "low and slow" at first to make sure you won't have any adverse effects. Start with a small amount, and give yourself and your body a day or so to help make sure it will not pose any problems for you.
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