1. Chlorella is an algae species that provides a good source of nutrients and bioactive compounds, it is also commercially available as dietary supplements.

2. Chlorella contains vitamins and minerals needed by the body such as vitamin B12, folate, iron and vitamin D2.

3. Animal studies have demonstrated that Chlorella supplementation could lead to stress reduction, immunomodulation, antioxidant activity, and possibly lifespan extension.

4. Chlorella has been indicated to have the potential effect of detoxification, which reduces stress effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and brain c-fos expression.

5. Although the information on Chlorella’s bioactive compounds is limited, the health benefits of daily intake of Chlorella are proven by animal and human studies.

Reference:

Potential of Chlorella as a Dietary Supplement to Promote Human Health PMCID: PMC7551956  PMID:32825362