The list of health benefits from micro-algae never ends, it
seems. No organ or system in the human body is isolated from the beneficial
effects of these complete foods.
Previously, I discussed the presence of mycopolysaccharides
in the cell wall of chlorella. What's interesting is how the nutrients in this
cell wall impact cardiovascular health. You see, these nutrients are completely
digestible, unlike the insoluble fibers found in most vegetables and land
plants. Chlorella's cell wall, although very tough, can be broken down into
proteins and complex sugars by the human body. Once that is complete, they work
real magic:
Mucopolysaccharides (MPs) are credited with strengthening
body tissues, especially the connective tissues, while making them more elastic
and resilient. They also are strongly anti-inflammatory. All these
attributes are most important for those who are very active physically and for
older people as well. Because of the high incidence of heart disease in the
West, MPs are sometimes used to reinforce the tissues of the heart and guard
against artery deterioration. They further protect the vascular system
by lowering blood fat.
Chlorella contains a greater quantity of fatty acids
than either spirulina or wild blue-green. About 20% of these fatty acids are
the artery-cleansing, omega-3, alpha-linolenic variety; perhaps this is
one reason chlorella has been shown to be so effective in reducing
cholesterol in the body and preventing atherosclerosis.
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Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford
These are strong benefits for such a simple plant:
- Improved
elasticity of heart tissues.
- Enhanced
protection of the vascular system.
- Reducing
serum cholesterol.
- Preventing
atheroscleroris.
And yet, these are just a few of the many clinically
researched health benefits demonstrated by chlorella. Are you beginning to see
just how miraculous this food really is? There's probably not a person on the
planet who couldn't benefit from chlorella.
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