Chlorella, a type of green algae, which can be harvested and turned into a health supplement, has been claimed to help support the normal functioning of the immune system, due to it containing numerous vitamins and other important nutrients. There could be another way chlorella could help our immune systems this winter however. It’s thought that long term stress … [Read more...] about Algae answer to help our immune systems
Sun Chlorella
Sunshine in a glass
There’s no doubt that when the sun is shining the world seems a less stressful place, although living in the UK you can never be quite sure when that will be, especially during the first few months on the year. Even when the sun isn’t shining however, it appears it may still be able to help you de-stress… Research1 has shown that chlorella, a green algae which is thought … [Read more...] about Sunshine in a glass
Algae for Angels
A pond full of green algae and some of the world’s top models may appear to have nothing in common, but three Victoria’s Secret models (two of them previous Angels) have said they use a green algae supplement called chlorella. Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whitley and, most recently, Kelly Gale have all mentioned they use chlorella in their diets. A green algae which grows … [Read more...] about Algae for Angels
Algae alternative for period pain
You probably won’t have heard of ‘dysmenorrhea’ before, but if you’re a woman the chances are you’d have experienced it, as it’s the scientific name for pain during periods. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is common menstrual cramps that are recurrent and are not due to other diseases. Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain that is caused by a … [Read more...] about Algae alternative for period pain
Science behind celebrity claims
From supermodels Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to TV stars Millie Mackintosh and Jennifer Aniston, the green algae supplement chlorella hasn’t been far from celebrities lips over the last few years. It appears however, following discoveries in a recent study, there’s more to the algae’s skin benefits than simply celebrity anecdotes and that we could all get … [Read more...] about Science behind celebrity claims