Benefits of Chlorella, Spirulina, Wheatgrass and Barley Grass
ENERGISE SUPPORT REVITALIZE NOURISH REGULATE STRENGTHEN BALANCE
Green foods, such
as our chlorella, spirulina, wheatgrass and barley grass, have been
harvested for many years and in the 21st century they are increasingly
valued as a rich source of highly nutritious bioavailable whole food.
These plants are packed with hundreds of macronutrients,
micronutrients, minerals, vitamins and protein, including all the essential amino acids,
which work in great synergy to exert their significant nutritional
benefit. In an era where the lifestyles are stressful and a normal diet
consists mainly of the consumption of highly industrialised processed
foods overloaded with cheap "empty" calories and depleted of any
goodness - not to mention the synthetically manufactured artificial
supplements - these green whole foods are truly a miracle green food
that help face the challenges and stress of a modern lifestyle.
From dietary balance to nutritional support..
But they are much
more than a functional complete food providing just nutritional
benefits. If we look at the conditions helped by our green wholefoods,
we are told by many of customers that their symptoms disappear not
because we are treating the disease, but because we are supplying a
high-grade nutrient that nourishes and strengthens the body so it may
heal itself in the best holistic way possible. Over the
years, extensive scientific research, numerous clinical studies and
empirical evidence (and of course users' experiences and testimonies)
have shown an extraordinary array of health benefits associated by the
use of chlorella, spirulina, wheatgrass, barley grass and other green
foods, in general. Some of our customer reported benefits include:
In a world
infested with pollution, pesticides and food additives, there is a
desire to remove these toxins from out bodies. The cleansing effects of
green foods are well known, as testified by many users as well the
conclusion of many scientific studies and research over many years.
This cleansing effect is largely due to the high content of
chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a powerful builder of the haemoglobin in the
blood and a cleanser of the bloodstream, bowel and liver: it may help
remove toxic substances from the internal organs, thereby allowing a
natural healing process to occur.
Chlorella may
have the ability to detoxify heavy metals and pesticides from the body,
this is well reported: this is due to not only the high levels of
chlorophyll but also to the composition of its cell walls. These have
been shown to have three layers of which the thicker middle layer
contains cellulose microfibrils and the outer layer a polymerised
carotenoid material. it may be this cellular material that first binds
the toxic material to it and then eliminates from the body. Scientists
say that chlorella cells have been shown to bind strongly to mercury,
cadmium, arsenic, copper, PCB, uranium, lead, cobalt, etc.
Every minute of
the day, thousands of battles rage inside your body. Millions of
microscopic foreign invaders, whether they be bacteria, viruses,
chemicals or foreign proteins, are trying to penetrate your cells,
while your body's hyperactive immune system struggles to fight them. If
the invaders win, the result can be a lingering cold or it could be a
chronic illness that severely limits your enjoyment of life. Or, in
extreme cases, it could be cancer or some other fatal disease.
Green whole foods
exhibit impressive immune stimulating and boosting properties and they
are likely due to a variety of nutritional components, including: Gamma Linolenic Acid
- GLA is not only known for regulating blood sugar and providing
important nutrients to the brain; it also exhibits immune-boosting
properties
Polysaccharides
- polysaccharides have been shown to stimulate the activity of
macrophages and T-cells by increasing the levels of interferon (a
natural anti-cancer and anti-viral agent in the body
Chlorella Growth Factor - CGF also aids immunity as it stimulates healing and replacement of cellular tissue
Phycocyanin
- it has been shown to increase lymphocyte activity; phycocyanin
probably prevents a host of degenerative organ diseases by boosting
immunity
Beta carotene
- with the greatest vitamin A activity and antioxidant activity of all
the carotenoids, known to greatly enhance the immune system and
destroy cancer cells.
Human RNA/DNA
production slows down progressively as people age, resulting in lower
levels of vitality and increased vulnerability to various diseases.
Free radicals are also responsible for damage to the DNA. When our RNA
and DNA are in good repair and able to function most efficiently, our
bodies are able to use nutrients more effectively, get rid of toxins
and avoid disease. Cells are able to repair themselves and the energy
level and vitality of the whole body is raised.
It had been
thought that brewer's yeast was the highest RNA food but then it was
found out that sardines were 10 times higher (with 343mg per 100
grams). Chlorella is 10 times higher than sardines with 3g RNA per 100
grams! Both chlorella and spirulina contain high levels nucleic acids,
RNA and DNA, and a specific compound unique to chlorella, called
Chlorella Growth Factor or CGF. Eating foods high in nucleic acids
provides the material for the repair and production of cellular nucleic
acids that can counter the "ageing" process.
Much has also
been written recently about the role of antioxidant nutrients: vitamins
C, E and beta carotene. Antioxidants sop up rogue oxygen atoms, called
free radicals, that some researchers believe roam through the
bloodstream, wrecking havoc on cells and organs and increasing ageing
effects and the risks of cancer. Anti-ageing foods and
supplements for older people who don't eat much, eat inappropriately,
or can't absorb enough nutrients will probably be in the form of
high-nutrient foods. This practically describes spirulina and chlorella:
digestible whole foods with the highest natural beta-carotene level of
any food and with far greater antioxidant properties than any
synthetic beta carotene.
One of the
reasons why chlorella and spirulina may be such an effective addition
to any weight-management program is the fact that it stimulates
peristalsis in the intestines. Sluggish digestion is often one of the
contributing causes of unwanted weight gain and obesity. When the
digestive system is functioning properly, the body can effectively
eliminate the excess material that contributes to unwanted weight gain.
The beneficial effects of chlorella and spirulina on the peristaltic
action of the intestines may assist in the cleansing action that is so
vital to this process. In addition, since hunger is
registered in the brain whenever blood glucose or amino acid reserves
are low. Chlorella and spirulina are a highly concentrated source of
protein containing polysaccharides that raise the blood glucose levels
and also activate a sluggish metabolism. These green foods are easily
assimilated by the body providing the real food it needs, thus reducing
the cravings that lead to "eating binges".
Much has also
been written about the ability of the amino acids phenylalanine and
tyrosine to influence the neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly
those that control ambition, mood and appetite. Both spirulina and
chlorella contain phenylalanine and tyrosine which synthesize brain
hormones which in turn can suppress hunger in some people.
Of course, true
weight loss won't occur from simply consuming these super green foods:
they only create the proper environment for weight loss and they work
with other natural foods to accelerate this process. A person must
still alter their diet and take up a habit of regular physical
exercise.
In the modern
low-fibre diet, wastes can accumulate in pockets in the colon. Never
removed, these wastes can lead to constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence,
weakened digestion, poor nutrient absorption, and in later life, colon
cancer, one of the most common cancers today. These problems increase
with age, as seniors will confirm. Proper bowel elimination rids the
body of the toxins and bacteria, ultimately helping you to feel well.
Our super green
foods can do wonders for the bowel. Chlorella and spirulina are
described as a ‘metabolic activators', which act directly on the body
tissues at the cellular level to promote increased activity to ‘burn
up' muco-forming substances and support healthy intestinal flora. They
also contain digestive enzymes, such as chlorophyllase and pepsin,
which our bodies need. Lastly, they contain dietary protein and fibre,
which help ease constipation, and lipid complex and chlorophyll, which
aid bowel movements by accelerating cholesterol excretion and secretion
of bile acids. The chlorophyll found in chlorella and spirulina is the
most powerful cleansing agent found in nature; as it begins to detoxify
the bowel, it may also detoxify the liver and bloodstream by emptying
toxins out of the body tissues into the lymph, it stimulates the growth
of friendly lactic bacteria and it soothes irritated tissue along the
bowel wall.
People taking
spirulina and chlorella often notice an immediate change in bowel
regularity and elimination. Both foods suppress bad bacteria, like
e-coli and candida yeast, provide good gut flora support and
stimulation, like lactobactillus and bifidobacteria. Healthy
lactobactillus in the intestines provides humans with three major
benefits: better digestion and absorption, protection from infection and
immune system stimulation.
pH is a reference
to the state of alkalinity or acidity in the body . Because of poor
diet or junk food, overcooked, processed foods, fast foods and soft
drinks, most of us are not pH balanced and we are too acidic. An
environment in the body which is too acidic creates an opportunity for
pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungus) to survive, reduces the level
of oxygen allowing cancer cells to thrive, depletes the minerals from
the body's bones leading to osteoporosis and can create tissue damage
in our arteries which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Super green foods
can be used as pH balancing foods. Chlorella itself is around 7 in the
pH scale, more or less the same as pure water. Green food supplements
are rich in minerals which the body uses to buffer an acidic system.
They are alkaline foods and their consumption has been linked to
increased bone mass, improved immune function, kidney function, higher
energy levels and lower allergic response levels.
Our
super green foods are the richest natural sources of chlorophyll, which
has a structure almost identical to that of haemoglobin. Chlorophyll
cells have a magnesium molecule at the centre and this mineral is
essential for the heart to function properly. Chlorella is also a good
source of Omega-3 oils, which are known to protect against heart
disease. Research programs and anecdotal evidence by many users
indicate that regular use of chlorella, spirulina barley grass and
wheatgrass may help guard against heart disease, reduce high blood
pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
Super green foods
have demonstrated their effectiveness as health builders and many
different benefits have been reported by either individual regular
users or by scientists and health practitioners and physicians
prescribing these foods to their clients and patients. They do
physiologically make sense if one considers all the bioavailable
nutrients provided in them, and on and on.
May help:
· Increase stamina and energy
· Aid stomach ulcers
· Eliminate bad breath (halitosis)
· Reduce fibromyalgia
· Reduce neuralgia
· Fight gum diseases
· Help control diabetes
· Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
· Fight arthritis
· Help control blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)
· Reduce rheumatism
· Sharpen memory
· Heal wounds
· Promote healthy skin, hair and nails
· Help combat anaemia
· Fight degenerative diseases
· Help prevent depression
· Reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
· Reduce radiation sickness
Green
foods from Chlorella Europe: Natural whole foods that contain all the
components essential to life making them the most nutritionally potent
foods available
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