Praktické lekárnictvo 4/2013

Chlorella pyrenoidosa in prevention and therapy of diseases

Currently it is suggested that the consumption of natural „green foods“ rich in macronutrients has many healthful benefits for those who otherwise ingest a normal, non-vegetarian diet. One example is dietary supplements derived from, a unicellular fresh water green alga rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.This little alga seems to play a role in prevention as well as in therapy of different diseases, as fibromyalgia, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, orcancer. Individual experiences of some people, that haven´t been published well yet,suggest promising effects of chlorella on gastrointestinal tract and immune system. In spite of that,there are many skeptic opinions about its medical usage and for the clarification of suggested effects of this green alga further research is needed.

Keywords: chlorella, green alga, antioxidant, immune system, cancer.