“Chlorella?”Here!chlorella algae

Rumors

1. 1

   Taking chlorella clears skin and reduces acne breakouts.

   We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.

   What was measured is not yet noted.

   Who’s saying this

   • HUM — a brand: sells nutritional supplements
     How we know who this is

     • “HUM’s mission is to help you find your confidence and feel good in your skin and body.” (their page)
     • “HUM hired scientists, began to explore people’s diverse issues and find ways to solve for those individual struggles by developing nutritional solutions that target very specific skin, hair, body and mood needs.” (their page)
2. 2

   Chlorella supplements are contaminated with liver toxins and neurotoxins.

   We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.

   What was measured is not yet noted.

   Who’s saying this

   • NutritionFacts.org — an advocacy group: promotes whole food, plant-based diet; nonprofit
     How we know who this is

     • “NutritionFacts.org is a science-based nonprofit charity committed to bringing the medical literature to you, breaking down the latest in evidence-based nutrition research, and presenting the results in ways that are easy to understand.” (their page)
     • “We also disseminate fact-based information through social media on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet for wellness, disease prevention, healthy weight management, and longevity.” (their page)
3. 3

   Chlorella removes heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium from the body by binding (chelating) them.

   Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence

   Studied in: adults with long-term dental titanium implants and amalgam fillings.

   Measured as a biomarker.

   • The Long-Term Algae Extract (Chlorella and Fucus sp) and Aminosulphurate Supplementation Modulate SOD-1 Activity and Decrease Heavy Metals (Hg++, Sn) Levels in Patients with Long-Term Dental Titanium Implants and Amalgam Fillings Restorations (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by CIROM (Murcia, Spain); Nutergia Laboratories (industry) · No conflicts declared

   Who’s saying this

   • ENERGYbits® — a brand: sells spirulina and chlorella algae tablets
     How we know who this is

     • “Catharine Arnston started ENERGYbits® after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal.” (their page)
     • “We're glad she finally did, because now you and your family can benefit from our naturally grown, toxin-free, Non-GMO algae tablets too.” (their page)
4. 4

   Chlorella is harmful for people with thyroid problems because it contains iodine and can trigger autoimmune conditions.

   We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.

   What was measured is not yet noted.

   Who’s saying this

   • HealthUnlocked — a platform — posts are by its users: health communities social network; offers research and clinical trial participation opportunities
     How we know who this is

     • “HealthUnlocked brings together supportive communities, shared experiences, and opportunities to take part in health research.” (their page)
5. 5

   Chlorella boosts the immune system.

   Supports — suggestivehealth and safety evidence

   Measured as a biomarker.

   • Beneficial immunostimulatory effect of short-term Chlorella supplementation: enhancement of Natural Killer cell activity and early inflammatory response (Randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial) (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
   • The effect of Chlorella pyrenoidosa supplementation on immune responses to 2 days of intensified training (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
   • Chlorella - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) (Regulatory) · Funding not checked

   Who’s saying this

   • MedicineNet — a publisher: health media publishing; acquired by WebMD
     How we know who this is

     • “MedicineNet is an online, healthcare media publishing company.” (their page)
     • “WebMD acquired MedicineNet in 2004.” (their page)