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Unlocking the Healing Powers of
Chlorella Sorokiniana
Introduction
There are 25,000 species of algae which are elementary plants without roots, stems, branches and leaves. Of which, chlorella sorokiniana is a unique single-celled fresh water micro alga with fish-like odour. Its characteristic emerald-green colour and pleasant grass odour is due to its high content of chlorophyll, in fact the highest compared to any known plant.
“Chlorella” was derived from the Latin words ‘chlor’ for green and ‘ella’ for small. It is roughly equal in size as human red blood cells but differs in shape where chlorella is spherical whereas the human red blood cell is disc-shaped. Chlorella sorokiniana reproduces at an extremely fast rate, renewing into four new cells in every 17 – 24 hours. This remarkable ability of reproduction shows that it is very high in ‘qi’ or vital energy.
History
This alga has been on earth since the Pre-Cambrian period for more than 2.5 billion years and was discovered by a Dutch microbiologist, Martinus W. Beijerinck in 1890. In 1951, the Rockfellar Foundation in collaboration with the Japanese Government and Dr. Hiroshi Tamiya developed the technology to grow, harvest and process Chlorella on a large commercial-feasible scale.
Chlorella was been used as a promoter of good health by the Japanese scientist in the 1960s due to the fact that it contained an array of vitamins and minerals together with many other health supporting nutrients. In 1963, the “spray-dry process” for drying Chlorella cells without diminishing the nutrients within was successfully introduced. This was then followed by more advance methods such as the development of the “Dyno-mill” and “Jet-spray” procedures to break down the Chlorella cell wall while preserving the nutritional value of the cells. The results obtained were promising where a digestibility rate of over 80% was produced compared to only 47% digestibility for the whole unbroken cell.
Current Situation
Chlorella is the second top selling health food supplement in Japan with over 30% of the Japanese population taking it as one of their principal health supplement.
Structure
Converts inorganic chemical elements to organic matter by using sunlight through photosynthesis. It is a natural, pure, whole food rich in high quality protein, chlorophyll, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, enzymes nucleic acids and phytonutrients that are beneficial to the human body.
Nutritional Profile
Chlorella sorokiniana is rich in amino acids and complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fats, RNA, DNA, chlorophyll, an array of phytonutrients and carotenoids, enzymes, polysaccharides and the unique Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF).
Macronutrients
Nutrients mass per 100g:
- Ash 5 – 7g
- Carbohydrate 10 – 20g
- Chlorophyll 2 – 6g
- Energy 400kcal
- Fat 5 – 15g
- Fiber 1 – 10g
- Moisture 3 – 6g
- Protein 60 – 69g
Chlorophyll Content
Chlorella sorokiniana has as high as 3% of its total weight, contains 5 – 10 times MORE chlorophyll than spirulina and 10 times MORE chlorophyll than alfafa sprouts! That makes it the highest in its class!
Protein Content
Chlorella sorokiniana is a complete protein source. It contains all the eight essential amino acids needed by the body with the other non-essential amino acids. Moreover, protein found is far more superior than the one found in meat; due to the fact that the amino acids it provides can be easily assimilated by the body that are needed to carry out various functions in the human body.
Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF)
It comprises of 18% of chlorella sorokiniana’s total weight. It is very rich in nucleic acids (RNA and DNA) plus other substances such as amino acids, peptides, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and beta-glucans. First extracted by electrophoresis using hot water in the early 1950’s by Dr. Fujimaki of the People’s Scientific Centre in Tokyo, Japan who named it as ‘Chlorella Growth Factor’ because it promoted healthy growth in young children and young animals.
It is responsible for Chlorella’s own rapid growth and reproduction and is 100% water-soluble. CGF has the remarkable ability to heal and rejuvenate the human body, repairing damaged cells and tissues, and stimulating the growth of new and healthy cells. It also slows down the ageing process dues to its high content of nucleic acids.
As A Food
It is a functional food in countries like Japan due to the fact that it contains all the essential nutrients needed by the human body. It interacts with the body’s system in such a way as to promote the body’s ability to heal, to balance and to revitalize.
It provides vital nutritional support that is lacking in the modern diet. The vitamins and minerals are bio-chelated, which means that they are naturally incorporated in amino acids, making it easier for the human’s body to absorb and assimilate.
Health Benefits
Mainly due to its four important properties:
- high content of chlorophyll
- Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF)
- High fiber cell wall, and
- High content of nutrients
Detoxification
It has been used extensively in Japan. It is due to the fact that it is a first class detoxifying agent, capable of binding and removing alcohol from the liver, and heavy metals (cadmium and mercury), certain pesticides, herbicides and polychlorbiphenyls (PCBs) from the tissues of the human body.
Due to its high percentage of chlorophyll, Chlorella is able to cleanse the bowels and purify the blood. It has been found to have a positive effect on the function of the liver and kidney. Keeps the bloodstream free of wastes and substantially increase an individuals’ resistance to common cold and flu.
Its capability is due to its unique cell wall and the material associated to it. The thicker middle layer contains cellulose microfibrils, and the outer layer a polymerized cartenoid material. The extremely tough outer cell wall binds to heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and toxins, and removes them from the body.
In another study, Chlorella was used to detoxify people suffering from PCB (polychlorobiphenyl) exposure. Dr Ueda of the Kitakyushu City Institute for Enviromental Pollution Research gave 30 patients who suffered from PB exposure daily doses of 4 – 6 grams of Chlorella for one year. Almost all improved being less tired, with better digestion and normal bowel movements.
Enhances Immune System
CGF has the ability to increase the production of gamma-interferon, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukins (IL) in the body. Gamma-interferon – a protein produced by immune cells that activate the NK cells that target tumor cells and protects the body from infections. TNF kills tumor cells and inhibits the growth of parasites and viruses.
ILs are messengers among the leukocytes that help in the fight against tumors and viruses. It stimulates the activity of T-cells and macrophages by increasing interferon levels, thus, enhancing, the immune system’s ability to combat pathogens and foreign proteins. Its cell wall has the ability to fight cancer cells through interferon production induced from the complex polysccharides.
Augmentation of antitumor resistance by a strain of unicellular green algae. (Chlorella vulgaris. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 1984; 17(2):90-4).
Antitumor effect induced by a hot water extract of Chlorella vulgaris (CE): resistance to Meth-A tumor growth mediated by CE-induced polymorphonuclear leukocytes. (Cancer Immunol Immunother. 1985; 19(2):73-8)
Boosts Brain Power
The human’s brain has the highest concentration of RNA in the body which is vital for memory and learning. The brain cells have limited capacity to make necleosides and nucleotides which are needed to synthesize RNA. This limited capacity declines slowly as an individual age which may be a contributing factor in age-related memory loss. Thus, supplementing our diet with natural sources of nucleosides and nucleotides to produce RNA can provide the building blocks that are needed for maintaining healthy brains.
Chlorella – a very rich source of nucleosides and nucleotides; and also an excellent natural source of the “brain-boosting” nutrient, phosphatidylserine (PS) which is a major component of the cell membrane in all of the cells in the human body. PS rejuvenates the brain cells and revitalizes the cell membranes by improving their integrity. Studies have shown that PS supplementation can improve memory and learning abilities, lightens depression and may delay memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Swiss study found that the blood mercury levels were higher in Alzheimer’s disease patients; the high fiber wall of Chlorella cells has been proven to be very effective in removing heavy metals such as mercury from the body.
Improves Heart’s Health
Chlorella sorokiniana lowers blood serum cholesterol (LDL). It improves the elasticity and pliability of the arteries, thus, helping to normalize blood pressure. It is rich in content of chlorophyll, phospholipids and carotenoids help combat free radical and reduce oxidative damages that can lead to arterial lesions and plaque build-up associated with arteriosclerosis.
High content of magnesium confers proper cardiac function, blood pressure regulation, stroke prevention, and for both muscular contraction and relaxation. Omega-3, alpha linolenic acid has the artery cleansing, and thus, is effective in reducing cholesterol in the body.
Lowers The Risk Of Cancer
Rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene and range of carotenoids that improve the ability of the immune system, and help in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Also contains the antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and the trace element selenium. Deficiency in selenium leads to liver problems and liver cancer. A study published in Japan (1992), showed that Chlorella increases counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and albumin. Albumin is vitally important because many cancer patients have a decreased level of albumin.
Note: This article is extracted from slides presented at a talk Unlocking The Amazing Healing Powers of Chlorella Sorokiniana by A/P Haresh (University of Utah). The talk was presented in Singapore with the efforts from World Business Group (WBG) Network (S) Pte. Ltd. If you are interested in attending similar talks in the future, feel free to email us your particulars.
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