"Spirulina is not Chlorella or the blue-green algae harvested from Klamath Lake Oregon. Chlorella, a green micro-algae, is a nutritious food but does not have the same anti-viral, anti-cancer and immune stimulating properties of Spirulina. The Chlorella cell wall is made of indigestible cellulose, just like green grass, while the cell wall of Spirulina is made of complexed proteins and sugars."
Spirulina Phycocyanin Builds Blood:
"Spirulina has a dark blue-green color, because it is rich in a brilliant blue polypeptide called Phycocyanin. Studies show that Phycocyanin affects the stem cells found in bone marrow. Stem cells are "Grandmother" to both the white blood cells that make up the cellular immune system and red blood cells that oxygenate the body."
"Researchers are testing the theory that spirulina acts like a broad spectrum vaccine against bacteria. It may also protect against other disease causing microbes and cancer."
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Most of the comparisons are from companies that sell products - so, they aren't necessarily "objective".
I think chlorella can absorb toxins more than spirulina. That's what it's mostly touted for. I take chlorella, so I think it does some good in that area. It's probably best to take chlorella that is grown in a vat as opposed to nature - but they are more expensive.
There are 3 algae and 2 cereal grasses that are commonly available in the marketplace. The algae are chlorella, spirulina and green blue algae (aphanizomenon flas-aquae). The grasses are wheat grass and barley grass.
While all five products are excellent sources of nutrients, chlorella has properties that make it the most valuable of all the green food supplements.
Chlorella has 5 to 10 times the chlorophyll content of spirulina, wheat grass and barley grass. It is also higher in chlorophyll than blue green algae. As a matter of fact, chlorella contains the highest chlorophyll content of any known plant.
Besides the abundance of chlorophyll, chlorella's tough cell wall offers advantages not found in other algae or grasses. Chlorella's cell wall has been shown to eliminate toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals from the body. Plus the cell wall has the ability to induce interferon production in the body which is important to immune function.
Chlorella and the other algae are abundant in beta-carotene, which is known to prevent cancer. The protein content of the algae is significantly higher than in the cereal grasses. Chlorella is about 60%, spirulina 73%, blue green algae 56%, barley grass 14% and wheat grass 18%.
Chlorella's nucleus is the factor that truly sets it apart from the other green food supplements though. The nucleus contains chlorella growth factor.
Scientific experiments have indicated that CGF has great rejuvenating effects. It is extremely rich in the nucleic acids, RNA and DNA. Laboratory mice fed chlorella have obtained life span increases of over 30%. Many researchers feel the CGF is responsible for this increase.
Chlorella is the most researched algae in the world. Spirulina has had less research, but also shows great promise with its unique nutritional benefits. There has not been a large amount of research on blue green algae but many people report positive health benefits.
Chlorella is the world's most popular algae with millions of satisfied users. It is the most common supplement taken in Japan. It is frequently added to tea, soup, milk, juice, noodles, yogurt and other foods.
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