How about taking Chlorella?

[Stiletto_Diva]

I just made capsule pills from the powder and I didn't taste a thing!! I've had this since March, but couldn't stand the taste no matter what I mixed it with. I'm so excited I can finally enjoy the benefits of Chlorella.

 

[Reecie]

So I just turned 6 weeks post and my new growth is CRAZY! So I decided to pull out one of my hairs from the root and measure the new growth.

I was shocked when I noticed it was 1 inch of growth! Wow! I usually hit that at the 8 or 9 week mark. This combination is working amazingly (check my Youtube Video for what vitamin combo I am using... LINK. If I already have 1 inch of growth at the 6th week mark and I still have 5 more weeks before I relax (11 weeks), that should be some pretty significant growth..... AND IT'S THE WINTER TIME, when on average hair tends to grow slower.

I am so proud of myself for not skipping or forgetting a day of taking my vitamins. Knowing that I have 1 inch of growth just motivates my even more to continue to take it.

 

[madamdot]

I am up to 14 grams. I am going to stay here for a while and see what happens. I think my weight has stabilized but no loss yet.

DH who was skeptical before (I had to beg him to take 3) is now up to 7 on his own. He likes the "regularity" and energy that comes with Chlorella. He is also hypothyroid so I know he is feeling it. He is convinced it will help him lose his little gut (which I love BTW but know is not healthy . . . bummer).

 

[lennet93]

I've been taking the vitamin shop super chlorella( 6 grams) and earthrise spirulina (3 grams) for about 2 weeks. I noticed I've been sleeping a lot, is that normal? I'm not tired just sleepy.erplexed How long does it take to start seeing the effects like increased energy and the "cleansing" effects? I'm thinking of switching to the powder form of chlorella but I'm not sure if I'll be able to tolerate the taste and I don't want to waste my money lol

 

[nc cutie]

I've been taking the vitamin shop super chlorella( 6 grams) and earthrise spirulina (3 grams) for about 2 weeks. I noticed I've been sleeping a lot, is that normal? I'm not tired just sleepy.erplexed How long does it take to start seeing the effects like increased energy and the "cleansing" effects? I'm thinking of switching to the powder form of chlorella but I'm not sure if I'll be able to tolerate the taste and I don't want to waste my money lol

That happens to me when I stop and start again. Its a detox symptom. It will get pass. I am taking the same brand. I like it. I know that I cant take the powder form

 

[madamdot]

I've been taking the vitamin shop super chlorella( 6 grams) and earthrise spirulina (3 grams) for about 2 weeks. I noticed I've been sleeping a lot, is that normal? I'm not tired just sleepy.erplexed How long does it take to start seeing the effects like increased energy and the "cleansing" effects? I'm thinking of switching to the powder form of chlorella but I'm not sure if I'll be able to tolerate the taste and I don't want to waste my money lol

I think the more toxic your body is the more the side effects - I have the sleepy side effect every-time I increase - but I am also on a lot of steroids. Since you've been on it for 2 weeks I suspect you are getting to the end of your detox stage.

 

[lennet93]

I think the more toxic your body is the more the side effects - I have the sleepy side effect every-time I increase - but I am also on a lot of steroids. Since you've been on it for 2 weeks I suspect you are getting to the end of your detox stage.

I figured the sleepy side effect was a detox symptom. Thats really the only side effect that I've noticed. I'm waiting for the increased energy, I want to bounce off the wall lol

 

[Avyn]

I just started taking 16 grams a day this week and talk about sleeeepppyyy!!! I have been conking out right after work this entire week. Plus, I am more regular than I have ever been in my entire life!!! I know that may be tmi, but I have seriously NEVER in life been regular, even when taking detox products after about 3 days on them my body always goes back to being sluggish. Now, not a problem!! Yay!!! Prior to this week I was taking 6 grams/day for about 5 months and did not notice any changes from taking it. I'm glad I upped my intake. Hopefully I'll see other significant changes from taking 16 grams.

 

[madamdot]

I just started taking 16 grams a day this week and talk about sleeeepppyyy!!! I have been conking out right after work this entire week. Plus, I am more regular than I have ever been in my entire life!!! I know that may be tmi, but I have seriously NEVER in life been regular, even when taking detox products after about 3 days on them my body always goes back to being sluggish. Now, not a problem!! Yay!!! Prior to this week I was taking 6 grams/day for about 5 months and did not notice any changes from taking it. I'm glad I upped my intake. Hopefully I'll see other significant changes from taking 16 grams.

Did you increase from 6 to 16 grams within one week? That's fast! If you have no other side effects than sleepiness - that's pretty good.

 

[MissRissa]

man i want to take mine so badly. i was taking mine before only for about a month mid 2009 and just fell off. so i tried to start back the beginning of last week. OMG i just kept gagging. it was like the smell of it was waaaay stronger than before. smelling it before i tried to swallow kept making me gag. i've tried the powder in the bolthouse drinks but it was just waaaay too strong of a taste so i didn't make it past the first sip. what the hell.

 

[madamdot]

man i want to take mine so badly. i was taking mine before only for about a month mid 2009 and just fell off. so i tried to start back the beginning of last week. OMG i just kept gagging. it was like the smell of it was waaaay stronger than before. smelling it before i tried to swallow kept making me gag. i've tried the powder in the bolthouse drinks but it was just waaaay too strong of a taste so i didn't make it past the first sip. what the hell.

Yea - I am a wimp. There is no way I will be able to take the powder. I tried it once and I gagged for 20 minutes after. I know its suppose to be better but if I am not going to take it then whats the point. I try to take the pills with water but sip a little juice after to make sure they stay down. That's not too bad.

 

[NorthernCalGal]

I have found Source Naturals to have the best tasting powder. I tried one from Taiwan and the taste was pretty bad.

 

[Prosperity711]

I bought a bottle and it said to take one per day it is a 1000 mg. I've only taken it for a couple of days but I think I should take more then just one, I might try the powder next time.

 

[NorthernCalGal]

I bought a bottle and it said to take one per day it is a 1000 mg. I've only taken it for a couple of days but I think I should take more then just one, I might try the powder next time.

At the bare minimum, you want to get about 3 grams per day. So you want to work your way up to 3 pills.

 

[tri3nity]

Can this replace a multi vitamin or do you add it to your vit regimen? I currently take a multi, b complex, msm, biotin, flaxseed, horsetail. Its a lot I know! Will chorella react bad with any of these do anyone know?

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I've worked my way up to 9g - but I'm taking the pills. After a gagging incident with the spirulina powder, I've given up on the powders. I am thinking about buying the capsules & making my own if the numbers come out right. Just trying to be a little bit more cost effective b/c I would like to work my way up to 12g per day & that's alot of pills & it's getting expensive.

 

[madamdot]

I am back down to 13 grams (from 14). I got blisters on my tongue. I know this means more detox . . . but this one was too painful. It felt like my tongue got burned and the blisters were on the tip. So I will stick to 13 for a while and see what happens.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

I add the powder to my protien shake, I even put it in my cream of wheat. It was really weird at first eatting green cream of wheat, but i have gotten use to it.

I haven't noticed any great changes in my body except that my pee is green, TMI I know but it is. I hope that means I am on the right track. I have not experienced any bad side effects.

Oh I also tried it in my homemade lemonade drink. I noticed it didn't change the taste of my lemonade like it changes the taste of my cream of wheat. could the acid in Lemonade have something to do with that?

 

[Lola Laughs]

I just started taking 16 grams a day this week and talk about sleeeepppyyy!!! I have been conking out right after work this entire week. Plus, I am more regular than I have ever been in my entire life!!!

^^^I've been taking 6 grams for almost a week know and have had the same side effects, particularly the sleepiness. On a brighter note, I've lost about 2 lbs--prob just water weight..we'll see how this plays out...

 

[mariofmagdal]

I bought a bottle and it said to take one per day it is a 1000 mg. I've only taken it for a couple of days but I think I should take more then just one, I might try the powder next time.

3g's per day is the minimum dosage. If this does not make you go green, begin to up your dosage. If you are not going GREEN, you are not taking enough. Take it slow and drink plenty of water. Hope this helps.

 

[ycj1]

I took some for the first time last night, and although the bottle says 6 tabs equates to 3g, I think it is too much for me. At around 1:30-2:00 am this morning I woke up and felt funny. I ran to the bathroom with a garbage can in tow thinking maybe I had to throw up. I did'nt but boy did I use the bathroom. Not to be graphic. I did'nt know why that happened like that until I just read this thread. At least the first 2 pages of the orig. thread. I think I will have to reduce my intake as well until my body adjust to taking them. I took 4 tabs but I will reduce them to 3 tonight just to see what will happen. Wish me luck, because I really do want to continue taking them. By the way I have the whole food brand. I also think I must up my water intake as well. By the way my stool was green. I thought for a minute it was bile.

Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

 

[Lola Laughs]

^^^Sorry you had that experience. I began taking only 2 grams for the first two days AFTER a full meal and with a full 8 oz of water.

 

[mariofmagdal]

I took some for the first time last night, and although the bottle says 6 tabs equates to 3g, I think it is too much for me. At around 1:30-2:00 am this morning I woke up and felt funny. I ran to the bathroom with a garbage can in tow thinking maybe I had to throw up. I did'nt but boy did I use the bathroom. Not to be graphic. I did'nt know why that happened like that until I just read this thread. At least the first 2 pages of the orig. thread. I think I will have to reduce my intake as well until my body adjust to taking them. I took 4 tabs but I will reduce them to 3 tonight just to see what will happen. Wish me luck, because I really do want to continue taking them. By the way I have the whole food brand. I also think I must up my water intake as well. By the way my stool was green. I thought for a minute it was bile.

Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

Sounds like you are on track. It is a good idea to allow your body to adjust. Take it slow and increase your water intake as you increase your dosage. Hope this helps. GREEN is great!

 

[Prosperity711]

I took 3 1000 mg pills today, so I guess that is 3 grams; I will do this for a couple of days to see how my body react, will try to get to at 6 grams soon. My system is very stubborn, so I'm sure I will be able to take at least 6 grams soon.

 

[Lesha]

Do you know if children can take it? Where can I purchase it?

 

[BklynFox]

Chlorella is the best! After taking Chlorella for approx. 1 week
some pain I was having in my ankle has disappeared.

Lesha click this link and scroll to the bottom of the
page.

http://www.nutrition2000.com/Chlorella.cfm


Can Chlorella Be Given to Children?

Absolutely!* In fact, chlorella has been shown to promote rapid growth in children, as well as build in them superior immune systems. Children can take ½ to ¼ the adult dose described above.
*

For More Information about Chlorella,
please call 1-800-558-9697

 

[mariofmagdal]

Do you know if children can take it? Where can I purchase it?

Yes my daughter has been taking it for a while. She is six and takes 6 200mg pills per day, that's 1.2 grams per day, and she does wonderfully. It has added vibrance to her hair. It is good for her allergies and eczema. Chlorella is great for so many things. She takes MSM too, 1000mg per day.

 

[Prosperity711]

Can it give you a headache if you take too much? I took 3 1000 mg pills yesterday and I have a terrible headache since yesterday, not sure if it is from that.

 

[mariofmagdal]

@ LP1177, Yes, that is a detox sign. You can take something for the headache and keep going or scale back until your body adjusts. Detox means it's working. Continue to drink plenty of water.

 

[Prosperity711]

@ LP1177, Yes, that is a detox sign. You can take something for the headache and keep going or scale back until your body adjusts. Detox means it's working. Continue to drink plenty of water.

Ok, boy my head is killing me, I took Excedrin but no relief yet. I still haven't used the bathroom yet erplexed should I take more today? I know my body really need to detox, maybe I will take one instead of 3 for a while.