Supplementation of chlorella appears to be in the range of 6-10g daily. It is unsure why this dose is chosen, but it appears to be somewhat effective. Higher doses have not been sufficiently tested and the optimal dose of supplemental chlorella is not known.
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Human Effect Matrix
The Human Effect Matrix looks at human studies (it excludes animal and in vitro studies) to tell you what effects chlorella has on your body, and how strong these effects are.
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Robust research conducted with repeated double-blind clinical trials |
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Multiple studies where at least two are double-blind and placebo controlled |
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Single double-blind study or multiple cohort studies |
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Uncontrolled or observational studies only |
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Minor
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No remarkable effects following oral ingestion of chlorella, although some may be present
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Minor
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Moderate See all 3 studies |
Might reduce blood pressure in some instances but does not appear remarkably potent.
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Minor
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Increase in salivary IgA suggests an immune enhancing effect; no comparison to an active control.
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Has once failed to modify the DNA damage observed in male smokers
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No significant effects on fat mass
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No significant influence on heart rate has been detected
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Has once failed to act effectively as a vaccine adjuvant
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No significant effects on body weight
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Minor
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Study in pregnant women, it did have efficacy but more studies are required to assess chlorella overall.
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Minor
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Reduced proteinuria in pregnant women (possibly indiciative of kidney protective effects); more studies would be prudent as to include comparators or use in other contexts.
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Minor
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May be secondary to the Iron content, somewhat effective in pregnant women. Requires more evidence, especially in anemics
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Minor
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May have efficacy in reducing pain associated with fibromyalgia, but requires more evidence
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Studies Excluded from Consideration
Excluded due to being highly confounded[1]
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Things to Note
Also Known As
Chlorella pyrenoidosa
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