Now Foods, Chlorella 1000mg, 60 Tablets

Now Foods Chlorella – 1 g of chlorella in one tablet

Now Foods Chlorella is a food supplement in which each tablet contains 1 g (1,000 mg) of chlorella – a single-celled green alga whose cell wall has been broken mechanically. The whole alga is used to make the product, not an extract. The daily dose is 3 tablets, providing a total of 3 g of chlorella. The bottle contains 60 tablets, or 20 daily doses. The tablets are made of chlorella and a small amount of excipients, contain no animal ingredients and, according to the manufacturer, are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. According to the EU label, the country of origin is China and the brand is NOW Foods.

What is chlorella?

Chlorella is a microscopic single-celled green alga that lives in fresh water. The algal cells contain plenty of the green pigment chlorophyll, which gives chlorella and the tablets their characteristic dark green colour. For food supplements, chlorella is cultivated, then the algal mass is harvested, dried and ground into a powder, which is pressed into tablets. The chlorella cell is surrounded by a tough cell wall; in this product, the cell wall has been broken mechanically. According to NOW Foods, three tablets weigh a total of 3.9 g and contain 2 g of protein. As it is a natural raw material, the colour and smell of the tablets may vary slightly from batch to batch.

How to use?

Take 3 tablets a day and swallow them with a glass of water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you are using chlorella for the first time, keep in mind that it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals. If you also take other food supplements containing algae, take their amounts into account. After opening, close the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Key features

• 1 g chlorella – in each tablet, 3 g in the daily dose.
• Broken cell wall – the whole alga, not an extract.
• 3 tablets a day – 60 tablets, or 20 daily doses, per pack.
• Simple composition – chlorella and a small amount of excipients.
• Plant-based – suitable for vegans according to the manufacturer; halal, kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Chlorella is intended for adults who want to add chlorella to their daily diet in convenient tablets. The product contains no animal ingredients, so according to the manufacturer it is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Chlorella may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients, quality and storage

Besides chlorella with a broken cell wall, the tablet contains carboxymethyl cellulose, silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The product is made without yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts, but the same GMP facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO (Non-GMO Project Verified) and halal, kosher and SQF certified. According to the EU label, the country of origin is China; according to NOW Foods, the product is packaged and quality tested in the United States. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968. Because of natural raw materials, the colour of the tablets may vary slightly. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place.