Chlorella is an ancient single celled freshwater micro algae containing chlorophyll and many other useful phytonutrients. Thought to have had its genesis 2 billion years ago, chlorella is found naturally in freshwater rivers and waterways, but is now grown by aquaculture for human consumption.
Chlorella is one of the world's most powerful cleansing and detoxifying foods. Packed with vitamins and minerals this superfood is rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants and also acts as a healing and anti-inflammatory agent.
The most common use of Chlorella is as a nutritional supplement. As well as being rich in carotenoids and chlorophyll, Chlorella contains Vitamins A, all the B's, C and E, and unlike synthetic forms found in multi-vitamin supplements ‐ are in their natural form. Vitamins are however just the start, Chlorella is packed with minerals including potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron and calcium contains around 55% complete balanced protein.