A single celled-algae, chlorella is found in temperate, fresh waters. According to scientific findings, these single celled-algae emerged around two billion years ago. This is was one of the first forms of plants that had a nucleus. However, historical records show that chlorella was discovered in 19th century. The name chlorella has Greek origins where “Chlora” means green and ‘ella’ implies small. It is known to have the most chlorophyll among known plants in the world. While one fifth is the indigestible outer cell, nearly 80% of the plant consists of highly beneficial nutrients.

Basically a fibrous material, chlorella has been known to bind itself with pesticides, including PCBs and heavy metals, that can accumulate in our bodies. This is one of the greatest reasons why these single-celled algae are so useful to us. For a strong immune system, a clean blood stream is necessary. The blood stream should also have the ample supply of oxygen being carried by red blood cells to have a perfect natural defense mechanism in place. chlorella has been found to be extremely useful in keeping the bloodstream clean as it works on the bowel and other elimination channels of human body. When clean blood is running through the human body, metabolic wastes can be effectively disposed off the tissues. It is also known to provide excellent level protection. It is used as a key detoxification tool because of above mentioned healing properties.

Haemoglobin is responsible for the red color of human blood. Haemoglobin binds with oxygen and carries it to the different parts of the blood. The only difference between hemoglobin and chlorophyll is the presence of one Mg molecule at the center of the compound instead of an iron molecule in hemoglobin. Magnesium or Mg is very important for the smooth working of human heart. Each time human heart beats; it is using Magnesium in one form or the other. Shortage of red blood cells causes a serious medical condition known as anemia. Chlorophyll is known to be highly useful in keeping off serious medical conditions like anemia.

A number of independent researchers have suggested the use of Chlorophyll to treat anemic conditions in human body. If you continue consuming Chlorella for a few days, you will have little or no bad breath problem. This is because of the reason that Chlorophyll present in the chlorella works on the digestive system of the human body. If you have been suffering from the problems like foul stool smell, you ought to consume chlorella for some time. You will be absolutely surprised at the kind of results that can be achieved through regular intake of this plant. Consumption of powdered or any other form of this plant is also known to relieve people from constipation problems. One of the greatest natural defense mechanisms of the human body against serious diseases like cancer is based on interferon. A natural secretion in the human body, interferon is known to simulate tumor necrosis. Regular consumption of the Chlorella will increase the interferon levels in the body, thereby improving the defense mechanism against diseases like cancer. Two of the important digestive enzymes are known as chlorophyllase and pepsin. Both of these enzymes are present in the Chlorella and they can streamline a number of processes in the human body. Make sure you do not take pasteurized or freeze-dried Chlorella if you want these useful enzymes. Being alkaline in nature, Chlorella can also balance your body’s pH value.