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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Chlorella

Q: What is chlorella?

A: Chlorella is a green, single-cell fresh-water algae with a host of nutrients. Each chlorella cell is a self-sufficient organism with all of the plant's life functions taking place inside the cell. The result is an unusually high concentration of important nutrients in the chlorella plant.

Chlorella provides us with a host of important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients - some of which may be lacking in our daily diets. It's also 50 to 60 percent protein - almost twice as much as soybeans and more than seven times as much as rice!  What's more, Chlorella has 19 amino acids (including all the essential amino acids). And, it's one of the highest natural sources of chlorophyll. Plus, chlorella contains a variety of minerals like iron, iodine, zinc, and unsaturated essential fatty acids.

Q: Why should I take chlorella?

A: The quality of the body's nucleic acids (DNA/ RNA) deteriorates quickly due to external sources like pollution, unbalanced diets, and lack of exercise. This then leads to premature aging and a less effective metab­olism. To make matters worse, the production of DNA and RNA is naturally reduced in our early twenties as our bodies reach maturity.  Chlorella is one of the highest natural sources of DNA and RNA. Taken regularly, it can help make us feel younger and healthier.

Q: Tell me about chlorella's nutrients.

A: Chlorella has more than 20 different vitamins and minerals and provides an abundance of naturally occur­ring beta-carotene (Provitamin A), which has been said to effectively assist the body to combat UV radiation damage to the skin and the stress of pollutants on the lungs. Beta­carotene is the strongest available antioxidant for free radicals known as singlet oxygen, a very damaging form.

Chlorella is 50 to 60 percent protein and is one of the highest natural sources of DNA and RNA. Additionally, chlorella is one of the highest natural sources of chlorophyll. Plus, chlorella also contains iron, iodine and zinc. And it's rich in lysine, which is often lack­ing in our high-wheat diets.

Finally, chlorella contains more Vitamin B-12 than beef liver and is an excellent, clean source of this vitamin that is often lacking in many vegetarian diets.  

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Q: Can chlorella replace my vitamin and mineral supplements?

A: Chlorella is not a substitute for vitamins or minerals. Because chlorella helps to detoxify and revitalize your body, you will get more out of the supplements, vitamins, and foods you eat.

Chlorella provides many natural vitamins, minerals and nutrients unavailable in processed multi-vitamins. Most notably, it contains chlorophyll and nucleic acids which are not currently included in many multi-vitamins on the market.

Q: How can I select the best chlorella?

A: One of the most important factors is easy digestibility, which is accomplished by breaking chlorella's cell walls. Many brands falsely claim to have broken cell walls, but only Sun Chlorella has a special patented process called, DYNO-Mill, that breaks the cell wall naturally.

Other brands are heat treated, using chemicals and enzyme processes, which are not effective in breaking the cell walls. This may end up damaging many of the important nutrients and resulting in an inferior product. Microscopic tests reveal that many brands of chlorella do not have a true broken cell wall despite manufacturers claims.

Sun Chlorella's special patented broken cell wall process ensures more than 80 percent absorption and digestion. This means you get more chlorella nutrition with Sun Chlorella than any other chlorella or green food product. And the broken cell wall provides a natural source of fiber ideal for health-conscious individuals demanding whole foods that assist with the elimination of the body's waste and toxins, an important key to a clean and healthy colon.

Q: How does chlorella compare with barley, wheat grass and alfalfa?

A: Many "green" foods are good sources of chlorophyll, but by comparison, chlorella is the highest natural source of chlorophyll. The results of a recent laboratory test show that Sun Chlorella has five times more milligrams of chlorophyll per serving than wheat grass, 12 times more than barley, and nearly 20 times more than alfalfa. In fact, two to three percent of chlorella is chlorophyll - the highest level of any edible plant.

And unlike wheat grass, barley and alfalfa, chlorella is a whole food. The whole plant gives us the advantage of all the protoplasmic elements that aid in the growth and development of our cells. In fact, no other vitamin or mineral can ever replace the value of a whole food.  

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Q: What's the difference between chlorella and spirulina?

A: Chlorella contains up to 10 times more chlorophyll than spirulina. Studies conducted by a leading microbi­ologist demonstrate that spirulina is a more primitive organism than chlorella and that it lacks a true nucleus. The result is a higher quality of DNA and RNA in chlorella. Additionally, chlorella provides 12 times more iron than spirulina. Iron is essential to the formation of the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body and is naturally associated with vitality and a healthy-looking complexion.

Q: What is the difference between Sun Chlorella and Blue Green Algae?

A: Sun Chlorella is classified as a green algae. Because chlorella contains powerful CGF, abundant chlorophyll and a unique cell wall, the health benefits from Sun Chlorella are far greater than Blue Green Algae. Blue Green Algae, Aphanizomenon flosaquae, grows in Oregon's Upper Klamath Lake. Because it grows in a totally open environment, there is a risk for some contamination. In the August 1995 issue of Vegetarian Times, it was reported that there could be "...possible health hazards associated with blue green algae, which grows in lakes polluted with agricultural runoff." Consumers should be careful and be sure to review how blue green algae is harvested and tested.

Sun Chlorella, on the other hand, has been manufactured for over 30 years. Sun chlorella is grown in fresh water (pure mineral water) pools. The water is analyzed under modern microscopic procedures and under controlled growing conditions. The water is puri­fied and contains no harmful contaminants.

Q: Will chlorella help me lose weight?

A: As quoted by Dr. William R. Kellas of the Comprehensive Health Centers, "Many people have tried weight-loss programs without success. You cut your calorie intake, you get plenty of exercise, still you cannot lose the weight you want. Why? Because you're not solving the real cause of your weight problem. If the body is not "tuned up" well and cleansed of toxins, you might be experiencing toxic weight gain.

"But when the root problem is addressed, losing weight becomes much more effective. Sun Chlorella is the first thing you should consider if you want to lose weight because it deals with the root cause of many weight loss problems and provides good nutrition."

Taken during diets, chlorella helps to restore the natural balance of the body so a real and permanent change can be made in your overall health & weight.  

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Q: Can I take it with prescriptions?

A: Yes. Chlorella will not interfere with the functioning of your medicines, either prescription or over-the-counter. If your doctor advises you to establish and maintain a balanced diet to nourish your body, then chlorella is the perfect addition. We recommend that you ask for and follow your doctor's advice concerning any health problems.

Q: How much and how often should I take chlorella?

A: Good nourishment is essential to build a strong foundation for good health. Chlorella can be taken once a day or three times a day, after meals. But it is always better to start with 5 tablets per day, and gradually increase the number to 10 tablets the second week, and 15 tablets the third week. Most people take 15 tablets or 1 packet of granules, and 30 tablets or 2 packets of granules when the nutritional need is greater. Some people may feel improvement immediately and for others it may take up to six months or longer. The longer chlorella is taken the more benefit should be enjoyed.

Q: What is the cost of Sun Chlorella?

A: Very reasonable. Less than a pint of fresh squeezed juice per day. A small price to pay for such long-term health benefits!

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