Did you know there are other algae that also have many health benefits besides spirulina? This alga is known as chlorella. Because of the many health benefits of chlorella, this alga is even considered a superfood. The good news is that the ingredients for this algae are found in our supplement, Northestar.

We will provide about the benefits of Chlorella that you need to know.

Chlorella is a single-celled green freshwater alga. Of the 30 species, there are two that are considered the most useful and are often studied scientifically.

1. Helps Detoxification
Chlorella is able to help the body carry out the detoxification process. Many scientific studies on animals show that this alga is effective in removing heavy metals, such as cadmium and lead, as well as other harmful compounds from the body.

2. Increase Body Immunity
Research published in the Nutrition Journal said men produced more antibodies after taking chlorella algae supplements.

The findings have also been compared with a placebo. The results of these studies are considered very useful for preventing the risk of disease transmission.

3. Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
Consuming 5 to 10 grams of chlorella daily can lower total cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides in people with hypertension and high cholesterol.

4. Acts as Antioxidant
Chlorella contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein. In addition, the protein in it is also abundant and complete (nine essential amino acids).

Another bonus, this algae can also be used as an intake of vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin C. In fact, antioxidants help fight chronic diseases, including complications of diabetes.

5. Controls Blood Pressure
Chlorella supplements allegedly can improve heart and kidney health so as to keep blood pressure normal.

People with mild high blood pressure (hypertension) who took 4 grams of chlorella supplements daily for 12 weeks were said to have improved.