Algae is approximately 60% to 70% protein, and unlike other plant-based protein, algae's protein is complete and is thus ideal for humans. The reason it is said to be superior is, It contains 19 naturally occurring amino acids. Including all eight essentials: isoleucinc, leucine, methionine, phenylalanlne, threonine. tryptophan and valine. Making it a complete or superior protein. Amino acids are essential for tissue and cell regeneration, and with their co-factor vitamins and minerals, in the maintenance of our metabolic pathways. The only other source of complete protein, is meat and it is approximately 20% protein. Ounce for ounce chlorella has three times more protein than meat. One tablespoon of chlorella powder contains as much food value as an ounce of steak  Chlorella is a group of one-celled plants, containing no true root, stem or leaf. This particular fresh-water, single celled microscopic plant contains a host of health building nutrients. Algae is nature's method of cleaning up impure water. Chlorella does the same thing in the human body: Chlorella pulls out toxins and impurities while at the same time gives the body the nutrients which will help it heal itself.

The amazing healing properties of chlorella are the result of a substance unique unto itself, which is found in the nucleus of its cell and is called Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF). CGF is a physiologically activating substance containing complex nucleotide peptides, amino acids, polysaccharides, and other derivatives. In plain terms, CGF has been shown to dramatically accelerate growth and promote the healing of damaged tissue. CGF has been shown to stimulate tissue repair in mature adults and animals and also to multiply friendly bacteria, like lactobacillus, crucial to healthy digestion. By activating both T and B cells also called cytokins (or helper cells), it also stimulates the fortification of the immune system and facilitates the production of interlukin, a provider of cell-mediated immunity. Both red and white blood cells are thereby maintained.

According to standard nutritional tests, the digestive absorption of the protein in Spirulinia and Chlorella is four times greater than that in beef.  In other tests done by American industry it was found that Chlorella has approximately an 85% digestibility rate. This percentage is the highest among protein sources. It is no wonder Chlorella helps digestion. An athletic team did a five month trial and compared the performance of players taking chlorella with that of those who didn't. The results were significant according to their coach Roger Spry "The players taking the chlorella seemed to have more energy and recovered from intense exercises more quickly than the others", he says. "One unexpected effect was a noticeable improvement in the condition of their skin and hair
 

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