Chlorella

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorella pyrenoidosa

Pharmacological Mechanism

Single-cell green algae; high chlorophyll + CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor — nucleic acid mix). Marketed for heavy metal chelation (cell wall binding) and immune support; clinical evidence weak. Cell-wall-cracked preparations have higher bioavailability.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 6h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems