The Basics On Chlorella
What is Chlorella?
What are other names for Chlorella?
CHLORELLA VULGARIS (DERMOCHLORELLA ALGAE) EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, DERMOCHLORELLA ALGAE EXTRACT, and EXTRACT OF CHLORELLA VULGARIS
What is Chlorella used for?
Chlorella was originally used to supplement foods, but it’s increasingly being used in skin-care products for its antioxidant benefits,” says dermatologist Dr. … Chlorella is loaded with B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, which help calm skin inflammation and promote healthy functioning.
How Chlorella is classified
Antioxidants, Texture Enhancer, Emollients, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Chlorella during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Chlorella During Pregnancy
What we know about using Chlorella while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Chlorella from CIR
Microalgae are an assorted group of both single-celled and multiple-celled microorganisms which have survived all sorts of harsh environmental conditions to become the oldest surviving organisms on earth. They have been used to provide nutrition to humans and animals for centuries. Chlorella is one such single-celled algae which have huge nutritional value as it is enriched with proteins, minerals, lipids, etc. The focus on Chlorella as a nutritional source has increased just a few decades back as research proved that chlorella has a range of health benefits-ranging from hypertension to fibromyalgia. The market of chlorella is in billions of dollars right now and is bound to increase in the years to come as more and more people become aware of its health benefits. The current review focuses on the Composition of Chlorella, its Health Benefits, Current and Future Market and its current regulatory status in USA and EU
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Products where you might find Chlorella
SKIN INC Supplement Bar Chlorella Serum (0.34 fl. oz.); Algenist Chlorella Microalgae – Pro-Collagen Blend Supplement; Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask; MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Self-Setting Concealer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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