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By Helen Abramson on Monday 17 August 2009

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Green algae - Health News - Marie Claire

New research from Japan suggests that the oriental algae, chlorella could help fight major lifestyle diseases, such as depression, obesity and heart disease, as well as boosting the body’s immune system.

The green algae grows in freshwater ponds in Asia and Australia. It is packed with protein – twice as much as spinach – as well as vitamins and minerals, and contains nine essential amino acids.

Scientists in the US have also spoken out in support of the algae. Professors at the Carnegie Institute in Washington claim that chlorella has been proved to be almost a dream food.

The algae, which has been available in the UK in tablet form since 2006, is already used in the UK to help cancer patients

Nadia Brydon is a senior therapist in complementary medicine at Breast Cancer Haven, the charity that supplies integrated health care to support women with breast cancer. Nadia supports incorporating chlorella into our Western diets. ‘We are bombarded with chemicals in pesticides and fungicides; chlorella helps to get them out of the body. It is a fantastic detoxifier and deodorant,’ she told the Telegraph.

The latest findings look set to establish chlorella as a mainstream health supplement staple.

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I've been taking Yaeyama Chlorella for over 2 years now. Have to agree with this story - it's improved my overall health no end. Highly recommended.
Comment by Sue on August 17 22:21

I took chlorella while recovering from cancer in 2006 and it really boosted my overall health. Great that this article is drawing more attention to chlorella. I now also take Yaeyama chlorella as it's the best quality I've found.
Comment by Mike on August 18 10:15

I have Chlorella every morning in my green smoothie and I am sure it makes a difference to how I feel. It is all part of my raw food diet which I love more and more as time goes on.
Comment by Annette on August 18 14:47