NOW Foods Supplements, Chlorella 1000 mg with naturally occurring Chlorophyll, Beta-Carotene, mixed Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Iron and Protein, 120 Tablets

Chlorella is one of my favorite supplements and Now's tablets are a neat & clean way to take it. It's essential to find a form with "broken cell walls" to maximize your body's utilization of the chlorophyll these contain (chlorella is a form of algae). These are DRY tablets and are completely "mess-free." I take about 6 at a time, usually just once or twice a week. Most people will want to take a lower dose, daily.I find chlorella to be a potent energizer & I like the way it makes me feel. It naturally contains small amounts of iron and iodine and is an effective chelating agent (it will help remove heavy metals from your system). It's considered a "superfood" and is a great way for vegetarians to add a high quality protein source (research quantity though--Now's powdered version's a better option for this purpose).Start out taking just 2 tablets per dose until you learn how your body tolerates this; if you have a substantial load of heavy metals in your system, it may actually make you feel a little worse before you feel better. ALWAYS drink lots of water during the day while you take it--you need to help your body rid itself of the excess waste products this will remove from your system. Use caution if you're on any pharmaceutical medications, particularly if you use coumadin/warfarin or if you have impaired kidney or liver function. A little online research will pay huge dividends.Personally, chlorella seems to enhance my thyroid function; I have much more energy on the days I take this, and use it accordingly. It also seems to help reduce allergy symptoms for me. Now is one of the supplement brands I trust highly; their quality control seems to be outstanding and the prices are very reasonable for high quality supplements. Highly recommended!Have a question about Now's Chlorella? Leave a comment & I'll be happy to help you, if I can.

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Chlorophyl gets rid of body order and bad breath. Also helps you to absorb vitamins. I love this stuff. Haven't smelled in years. Lol

I've used chlorella (either the 500mg or 1000mg per tablet) for several years inconsistently (i.e., usually for just a couple of days before abandoning them because I generally prefer capsules and dislike swallowing tablets). I'd never experienced any issues with chlorella before (which I always take with the same number of tablets of spirulina).A few months ago, I fractured a tooth with a mercury filling, but because it wasn't causing me pain, I ignored it. However, during those months, I experienced increasing fatigue and a slight imbalance in my gait, but I attributed those changes to the aging process. I also had new-onset eczema. Recently, the fractured tooth became infected, and I needed to have it extracted because of the pain it was causing. But, I was also at this time experiencing SEVERE fatigue, worsening imbalance when I walked and mild difficulty with long-term memory. So, I suspected I might have mercury poisoning from leakage of mercury from the tooth filling.A couple of days before my appointment with the dentist, I began taking chlorella 500mg, three tablets in the morning with breakfast and three tablets in the evening with dinner (along with spirulina, N-acetylcysteine and selenium), and I continued this for two days after my tooth extraction because I wanted to avoid further mercury toxicity from the extraction procedure. Soon after starting chlorella, I began having intermittent headaches. On the day of my dental appointment, I was surprised when my blood pressure reading was about 180/110. (I've previously always had perfect blood pressure.) Again, I thought the headaches and high blood pressure could be from mercury poisoning.After I stopped chlorella about two days after my tooth extraction, my blood pressure returned to about 135/80, and my headaches stopped. I've continued to take N-acetylcysteine (600mg twice a day) and selenium (200microcg twice a day) with the hope of binding any ingested mercury, and my fatigue and gait disturbance also have resolved. I was so impressed by these improvements that I decided to put my mother on chlorella/spirulina, NAC and selenium for heavy metal detox. (My mother is in her late eighties.)After about seven days of being on this combination, my mother began experiencing delirium and insomnia. She developed swelling in her hands. Her blood pressure also shot up to (180 - 210)/ (90 - 115). Giving 10mg of lisinopril failed to bring down her blood pressure. Because she had a stroke in the past, I didn't want to wait any longer, and I took her to the ER. On the way, I did an internet search and found that some brands of chlorella contain high amounts of iodine. Could this be thyrotoxicosis? In the ER, her thyoid function tests came back normal. A CT of the brain was negative for any acute findings. She was discharged from the ER without an explanation for the sudden rise in blood pressure and the delirium/disorientation. We were told to follow up with her primary care doctor to better manage the high blood pressure.On the day I had brought my mother to the ER, I had discontinued giving her chlorella and selenium. (Selenium can also raise blood pressure, but usually at a higher dosage than what I'd been giving her.) About 36 hours after her last dose of chlorella, she slept restfully for the first time in two days. Her delirium significantly lessened, and her blood pressure now measured about (155 - 180) / (80 - 95).I've only now learned that chlorella can boost serotonin levels. So, I suspect that my mother developed serotonin syndrome over the course of the seven days that I'd given her 6 tablets ( = 3000 mg) per day of chlorella. (Symptoms of serotonin excess can include any of the following: "agitation or restlessness, insomnia, confusion, rapid heart rate and high blood pressure, dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles, muscle rigidity, heavy sweating, diarrhea, headache, shivering, goose bumps," edema (including pulmonary edema), atopic dematitis and, if severe: "high fever, tremor, seizures, irregular heartbeat, unconsciousness.")This can also explain why I developed high blood pressure and headaches when I took chlorella around the time of my tooth extraction. Perhaps these symptoms were not from mercury? I don't know for sure.Higher serotonin may be the reason why other users who've posted their experience with chlorella report elevated mood and a feeling of greater energy. (Maybe these beneficial effects are not entirely due to heavy metal detox.) But it could also explain why, in susceptible individulas, swelling, nausea/diarrhea or other adverse GI effects occur.It may be prudent, therefore, as other users have suggested, (1) to start with a low dose and gradually build up, (2) intersperse continuous use of chlorella with "drug holidays," (3) avoid taking other drugs (like SSRI's) and supplements that raise serotonin levels both peripherally and in the brain.

I love this Chlorella! It’s much easier to take than having to make a smoothie with Chlorella or Spirulina powder every-single-morning. In the past, there were days when I had no desire for a green smoothie, and still had to mix a banana(to cut the flavor of the powder), plus cut and add the other fruits, super foods, seeds etc. The really fun part was the washing of the VitaMix container.Yay Chlorella Tablets! I take 4-5 in the morning and as a result, have an abundance of energy! It’s a mellow kind of energy(plus mental clarity) that lasts me throughout the afternoon. I haven’t yet experienced any coffee-like jitters or ever felt too buzzed. I’m able to do twice the amount of housework, or plow through a sink of dirty dishes stat!An additional benefit: Chlorella cleanses your body and removes heavy metals. Dr. Greger recommends Chlorella over Spirulina.If you’re new to taking Chlorella, I highly suggest only taking one tablet a day and if more energy is desired, slowly increase the daily dosage.As an aside, I’m not a medical professional. I’m only speaking from my personal experience.Update on Aug. 2022I’m back to buying Now Chlorella in powder form, because I can up the dose to a tablespoon or two, thus giving me more energy. I add banana and mango(or blueberries) to my smoothie to cut the Chlorella flavor, and kale or Supergreens for additional nutrition. Dr. Gregor also recommends adding Amla, Turmeric, Cassia Cinnamon and Ground Flaxseed. Visit his website for the exact amounts.

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