Chlorella is a special algae called Pyrenoidosa that grows in fresh water and has the highest content of chlorophyll (28.9g/kg) of any known plant on earth. It is extremely high in enzymes, vitamins and minerals, including the full vitamin-B Complex. It has been shown to activate your limited number of macrophages that scavenge and digest cancer cells, foreign proteins and chemicals. This life form emerged over 2.5 billion years ago, and was the first form of plant with a well-defined nucleus. There are fossils from the pre-Cambrian period that clearly indicate the presence of Chlorella. Because Chlorella is a microscopic organism, it was not discovered until the later 19th century, deriving its name from the Greek, chloros meaning green and ella, meaning small. Chlorella belongs to the eucaryotic cell category of algae and lives in fresh water as a single celled plant. Its size is about that of a human erythrocyte (between 2-8 microns in diameter). Under favorable growth conditions; strong sunlight, pure water and clean air, chlorella multiplies at an incredible rate. The process of reproduction can generally be divided into several steps; growth-ripening-maturity-division. Broken cell wall preparations and extracts of Chlorella pyrenoidosa, a unicellular green alga, as well as other Chlorella species, when either given orally or injected, promote growth and healing. These preparations stimulate the immune system in such a way that the host is protected from infection and cancer.

All of the following have been associated with the consumption of Chlorella: increased production of interferon; cleansing the blood stream, liver, kidneys, and bowel; stimulates production of red blood cells; increases oxygen to your body's cells and brain; aides digestion; promotes proper growth in children; stimulates tissue repair; helps raise the pH of your body to a more alkaline state; helps keep the heart functioning normally; and helps promote the production of friendly flora in your gastrointestinal tract. Chlorella can be used by everyone. For: fatigue, high or low blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, memory loss, high cholesterol, digestive problems, obesity, headaches, infections, aged skin, toxemia, poor circulation, joint stiffness and pain, sleep disorders, allergies, injuries, and overall health.

This species' proteins contain all the amino acids known to be essential for the nutrition of animals and human beings. There are also vitamins found in Chlorella pyrenoidosa including: Vitamin C, pro-vitamin A (B-carotene), thiamine (B₁), riboflavin (B₂), pyridoxine (B₆), niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, Vitamin B₁₂, biotin, choline, Vitamin K, lipoic acid, and inositol. Minerals in Chlorella pyrenoidosa include: phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, and copper.

Chlorella has a strong cell wall that prevents its native form from being adequately broken down and absorbed by the human digestive system and so special processing is required to break its cell wall. In addition to amino acids, peptides, proteins, vitamins, sugars and nucleic acids, Chlorella pyrenoidosa contains a water-soluble substance known as Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF). Approximately 5% of raw Chlorella pyrenoidosa is CGF; composed of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids believed to be derived from the nuclei of the algae. Each Chlorella pyrenoidosa microorganism is composed of a nucleus, starch grains, chloroplasts and mitochondria surrounded by a cell wall composed mainly of cellulose. Under normal conditions, Chlorella divides into four daughter cells in less than 24 hours. The length of Chlorella's life cycle depends on the strength of the sunlight, temperature and availability of nutrients.

Although the algae grow naturally in fresh water, Chlorella pyrenoidosa destined for human consumption is generally cultivated in large, fresh mineral water pools under direct sunlight. The growing process must be carefully inspected and sanitary conditions are meticulously maintained to ensure there is no contamination of the Chlorella with other microorganisms. Once the fresh-water pools have enough Chlorella cells in them, the algae are harvested and the tough cell walls of the Chlorella must then be broken down to increase the algae's digestibility. This is accomplished with the patented process utilizing the Dyno-Mill unique method developed under the guidance of Mr. Hideo Nakayama of the Sun Chlorella Corporation. All of the other methods, which include heating or treatment with enzymes, compromise Chlorella's digestibility, therefore eliminating full health benefits of Chlorella. The Dyno-Mill physically disintegrates the cell wall by using only natural, mechanical means and therefore there is no need for chemicals, enzymes or heating that can compromise its nutritional value, while assuring optimum assimilation and digestion.

With the Dyno-Mill technique, Chlorella is more than 85% digestible. Once the cell wall has been broken, Chlorella is spray-dried, producing a powder and molded into tablets using a direct press machine. The final results are solid tablets of pure Chlorella pyrenoidosa. A maintenance dosage of Chlorella tablets and Chlorella liquid extract for those in good health is 15 tablets (3g) and 30 ml. Those with severe medical conditions may increase the daily dosage as much as three times, depending on their specific needs. Chlorella pyrenoidosa affects the immune system by stimulating an increase in the number and activities of macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. An acidic polysaccharide prepared from Chlorella cell wall has also been shown to induce the production of interferon in vitro and in mice, and therefore, part of Chlorella pyrenoidosa's anti-cancer effect in part may be mediated through the actions of this cytokine. An acidic polysaccharide purified from the hot water extract of Chlorella pyrenoidosa possessed anti-tumor activity against five transplantable murine tumors in vivo. Complete blood counts, differentials, cytometric determinations of natural killer (NK) cells and T-cell subsets, and in vitro lymphocyte activation assays to assess level of immunosuppression, were performed on blood samples, as well as imaging studies of the brain and blood tests, performed at 3-4 month intervals, all showed Chlorella supplementation enhanced the body's immune abilities and slowed the development of tumors, while returning values to normal by around eight months. The algal cell wall of Chlorella pyreneidosa absorbs rather large amounts of toxic metals (similar to an ion exchange resin).

Either the specific combination of amino acids, the Chlorella derived growth factor, or some yet unknown other mechanism leads to the mobilization of mercury from within the cell. It definitely appears to mobilize some mercury inside the brain. All amino acids can cross the blood brain barrier; however, there is always competition between them for cell sites. The sulfur amino acids Methionine, Cysteine and Cystine are critical for the detoxification of heavy metals and xenobiotics. L-Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits the formation of free radicals. It can cross the blood brain barrier and can remove mercury, cadmium and other toxic metals from the brain. The key substance for nutritional support in mercury detoxification is Chlorella. Chlorella has been shown to effectively sweep mercury out of the bowel and from the cells. Chlorella is also shown to act as an ion exchange resin in your gut, eliminating mercury from your blood. Chlorella plays a key role in helping patients remove dangerous mercury overloads in their bodies. Chlorella can have a strengthening effect on body cells by supporting the functioning of our metabolic pathways. Chlorella can promote cell reproduction, reduce cholesterol and increase hemoglobin levels. Since chlorella is such a broad-spectrum product, it can help to support and repair organs and tissues that have been injured by a variety of causes. Numerous research projects in the USA and Europe have indicated that Chlorella can also aid the body in the breakdown of persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as DDT, PCB, mercury, cadmium and lead as well as strengthening the immune system response.

The fibrous materials in Chlorella will also improve digestion and promote the growth of beneficial aerobic bacteria in the gut. Other research programs have indicated that regular use of chlorella can help to guard against heart disease, reduce high blood pressure and lower serum cholesterol levels. Summing up, it could be said that there is no other green plant under the Sun that is more beneficial to the human body than Chlorella. With the many positive findings of scientific researchers around the world, this food should become an indispensable part of our daily diet so that we can enjoy the many health benefits that it has to offer. Chlorella binds strongly to cadmium and will not give it up to the body. Blood levels of cadmium were determined and demonstrated that the cadmium that was bound to the Chlorella was not absorbed into the body. Chlorella has been used to detoxify people suffering from P.C.B. (polychlorobiphenyl) exposure. Chlordecone (kepone) another very harmful chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, has been shown to be removed, more than twice as fast from the body, when chlorella is taken by mouth. Chlorella given to rats speeded up the detoxification of this toxin, decreasing the half-life of the toxin from 40 days to 19 days. Chlorella walls absorb and hang onto lead. Cell components extracted from chlorella even bind uranium. Chlorella's ability to detoxify the body is very significant because of the large amount of chemicals we are exposed to in today's modern world. This ability to detoxify chemicals is also one of the important differences between chlorella and other "green" products. As a perfect food, Chlorella has no peers.