Chlorella
Chlorella is a freshwater green alga commonly used as a plant-based source of vitamin B12 for vegans and vegetarians. It’s a rich source of micronutrients and may have benefits for cardiometabolic health, immune function, pregnancy, and exercise performance.
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What it is
Chlorella is a freshwater green alga commonly used as a plant-based source of vitamin B12 for vegans and vegetarians. It’s a rich source of micronutrients and may have benefits for cardiometabolic health, immune function, pregnancy, and exercise performance.
Key findings
- Grade B: Blood Pressure (High Blood Pressure)
- Grade C: Anemia Risk (Pregnancy and Delivery Health)
- Grade C: Anti-Oxidant Enzyme Profile (Metabolic Health)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Chlorella
Quick Facts: Chlorella
- Best Evidence:Grade B
- Conditions Studied:11
- Research Outcomes:51
- Grade B Findings:1
- Key Effect:High Blood Pressure
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (9)
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