Reduce body fat, cholesterol and blood sugar levels with chlorella
Added 10.03.2009
Chlorella, a microscopic fresh water algae and a popular food supplement is earning itself the well-deserved title of superfood. These micro-algae contain all the nutrients that you need to sustain life and have a host of benefits including improving overall health, removing heavy metals and toxins from your body, reducing risk of infection and preventing heart disease. It is not surprising that studies are finding that chlorella can also reduce body fat, total cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Chlorella reduces body fat
Our environment and the processed food we tend to eat nowadays contribute to toxins being accumulated in our intestinal tract, liver and other major organs. Many times this results in our organs not functioning as well as they ought to. This is especially true for our intestinal tract that has to deal with digesting all the food we ingest and as you no doubt already know, our intestines need to be working properly because most of our defenses are located here.When the intestinal tract is not working well, i.e. when the process of assimilation and elimination are not up to par, we could find ourselves with weight problems. Chlorella, being the super detoxifier that it is, has the ability to cleanse the digestive tract from all the congestion and toxins and maintain the intestinal tract working smoothly. In turn, excess fat that was previously being stored around the body can now more easily be flushed out of the body. Studies also suggest that chlorella can control so-called gene expression including genes that are associated in fat metabolism.
Chlorella reduces cholesterol
Cholesterol becomes harmful when it oxidises and one of the reasons for this is a lack of antioxidant nutrients in our body. Chlorella is rich in carotenoids and other antioxidants, which help to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. A study conducted in Japan also suggests that chlorella can lower cholesterol levels by excreting this fatty acid into the small intestine, which can then be passed through stools.Chlorella reduces blood sugar levels
Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes and hypoglycemia. The good news is that chlorella can help normalise blood sugar levels and balance the liver and pancreas, two organs involved in regulating blood sugar.References:
Shibata, S. & all. "Hypocholesterolemic Mechanism of Chlorella: Chlorella and its indigestible fraction enhance hepatic cholesterol catabolism through up-regulation of cholesterol 7a-hydroxylase in rats." Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. Vol. 71, 916-925 (2007).
Taking Doctor's Natural Super Chlorella can be fun, tasty and healthy! Try our suggestions for smoothies or get creative and concoct your own!
Banana-cinnamon smoothie
Ingredients (for 1 person):
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- 1 small yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2-4 chlorella tablets
- If you like your smoothie more "runny" add rice or almond milk
Preparation:
Blend ice cubes and the chlorella in a blender then add the rest of the ingredients and blend again for a few seconds. Drink out of a big glass with a straw and enjoy!
Spinach-pineapple smoothie
Ingredients (for 1 person):
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 banana
- 1 handful of fresh spinach
- A broccoli floret
- 1/2 pineapple
- 1/2 glass of water
- 2-4 chlorella tablets
Preparation:
Blend ice cubes and the chlorella in a blender then add the rest of the ingredients and blend again for a few seconds. Drink out of a big glass with a straw and enjoy!
