Chlorella (China chlorella, green algae, kyochlorella, sun chlorella granules)
Classes: Cardiovascular, Herbals; Oncology, Herbals
Suggested dosing of China chlorella, green algae (chlorella)
Fibromyalgia
10 g tablets PO plus 100 mL liquid extract qDay
Increased Chemo/Radiation tolerability in patients with brain tumors
Up to 20 g PO qDay plus 150 mL liquid extract
Suggested uses of China chlorella, green algae (chlorella)
Cancer prevention, hyperlipidemia, drug/toxin detoxification, fibromyalgia, reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system, improving response to flu vaccine, preventing colds, protecting the body against toxic metals, & slowing aging process
Efficacy
Animal studies have demonstrated antitumor, hypolipidemic & detoxifying abilities; convincing human studies lacking
Fibromyalgia: Preliminary clinical research shows subjective improvements in general symptoms. More studies are needed
Glioma: Early research suggests increased tolerance to chemo/radiation, possibly through improved immune system. More studies are needed
China chlorella, green algae (chlorella) adverse (side) effects
Allergic reactions, photosensitivity
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy, lactation
Cautions
Some supplements may be rich in vitamin K
Allergic diathesis
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: avoid
Lactation: avoid
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of China chlorella, green algae (chlorella)
Metabolism: no studies but lipids & carbohydrates should follow normal metabolic processes
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Antitumor activity may be mediated by immunopotentiation
Mechanism of hypolipidemic & detoxifying effects unknown
