Compound or practice · Supplement
Chlorella
A protein-rich green algae with modest lipid, blood-pressure, and immune signals — and a heavy-metal-binding angle.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 2
- graded outcomes
- 0
- references listed
A structured monograph in Prometheus's bundled library. Its grades are the monograph's own reading of the evidence, not a peer-reviewed review.
2 at grade C — 2 graded rows
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Lipids / blood pressureEvidence grade C
Modest
Smallmixed
- Heavy-metal bindingEvidence grade C
Niche
Smalllow
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Lipids / blood pressure (grade C); Heavy-metal binding (grade C).
- Caution with Anticoagulants (warfarin): Vitamin-K content can antagonize warfarin — keep intake consistent.
Interactions
Documented pairings with supplements and medicines. A medicine on this list is a conversation for whoever prescribes it.
Anticoagulants (warfarin)Caution
Vitamin-K content can antagonize warfarin — keep intake consistent.
The evidence in words
What it is
Chlorella is a single-celled green algae taken as a nutrient-dense 'superfood' and detox aid.
How it works
Rich in protein, chlorophyll, and micronutrients; its cell wall binds some heavy metals in the gut.
What the evidence shows
Small trials suggest modest improvements in lipids, blood pressure, and some immune markers, plus a genuine (if niche) ability to reduce heavy-metal burden. Evidence is limited and product quality varies; it is a meaningful vitamin-K source (relevant to warfarin).
How to use it
3–5 g/day of a reputable product.
Safety & interactions
Generally safe; GI upset early; vitamin-K content matters for warfarin; possible photosensitivity. warfarin — Vitamin-K content can antagonize warfarin — keep intake consistent.
Bottom line
A nutrient-dense algae with modest metabolic and detox signals. Low-risk from a clean source; mind the vitamin K if you take warfarin.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 3–5 g/day, tested product.
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Chlorella for Heavy-metal bindingEvidence grade C — NicheEvidence grade C
- Chlorella for Lipids / blood pressureEvidence grade C — ModestEvidence grade C
- Chlorella: dosage and how to take it3–5 g/day, tested product.Evidence grade C
- Chlorella: side effects, safety & interactionsGenerally safe; GI upset early; vitamin-K content matters for warfarin; possible photosensitivity.Evidence grade C
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.