Nutrient Database

Chlorella

herbal

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Green freshwater algae, rich in chlorophyll.

Interactions

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Vitamin C aids chlorella mineral absorption

Chlorella contains iron and other minerals bound in plant cell matrices. Vitamin C acts as a reducing agent and chelator that liberates these minerals for improved intestinal absorption.

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Chlorella and NAC

Chlorella has a fibrous cell wall that binds compounds in the gut lumen, while NAC is a precursor for glutathione synthesis.

Expert consensus: Moderate

Broken cell wall form preferred for digestibility.

Chlorella — Stackwell