Evidence brief · Supplement
Chlorella for Heavy-metal binding
Evidence grade C — Niche
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade C — 1 graded row
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.
- 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: Heavy-metal binding (grade C).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For heavy-metal binding, Chlorella earns evidence grade C (small effect, low consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Niche
How it might work
Rich in protein, chlorophyll, and micronutrients; its cell wall binds some heavy metals in the gut.
How to use it
3–5 g/day of a reputable product.
Safety & cautions
Generally safe; GI upset early; vitamin-K content matters for warfarin; possible photosensitivity.
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.
Goes with
- ChlorellaRead the full Chlorella monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- 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
- Spirulina for Allergic rhinitisEvidence grade C — Some reliefEvidence grade C
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.