Uses of Chlorella

I have been asked if I use a supplement to support the healthy lifestyle that migraine sufferers (and everyone) should aim for.

Yes I certainly do, because I have seen so much evidence showing that even fruit and vegetables and other “healthy” food today is nowhere near as nutritious as it was in, say, the 1950s.

Also the chemical load is so much higher in the modern world, that we are in danger of overloading our body’s natural detox mechanisms.

One school of thought is that this may be a cause of migraine headaches, so more and more people are looking for detox remedies and supplements that will support the body’s detoxification systems.

Chlorella is the supplement I have used for several years now.  More specifically, I use Yaeyama Chlorella which is a strain of Chlorella Vulgaris thought to be superior because it is more nutrient dense.

If you decide to buy some Chlorella, I suggest you visit my supplier’s online store.

First, you will want to know a little more about Chlorella, and why you might choose to use it.  The nutritional profile and health benefits are on my supplier’s website, where you can also watch a short video to learn mor.  Supplementing with Chlorella can be beneficial in treating a wide range of health problems brought about by our modern lifestyle.  But don’t just take my word for it, check out these Chlorella user testimonials.

To support my migraine clients I am currently researching an ebook on the specific ways Chlorella can help with detoxification of environmental toxins. I know this will be of interest to many of my readers who have had a Hair Analysis to check for heavy metal toxicity.  As I research my ebook and study this remarkable supplement the more applications I discover.  When the ebook is ready for release I will make it available as free information here, so keep checking back.

If you have used Chlorella for migraine (or any other health condition) and found it helped you, please post your story here to encourage others.

Homocysteine is a harmful amino acid which is rendered harmless by B vitamins – read on for more details and the link with migraine.

I am indebted to Patrick Holford for permission to reproduce his article below, previously published on his website.

Nutritionist Patrick Holford

One in ten people suffer from migraines, and many more from headaches.

Your chances of suffering are higher if you have a high homocysteine level, or are born with the genes that make you more likely to have high homocysteine. The gene in question affects an enzyme called MTHFR. These people need more B vitamins than others.

For this reason scientists from the Genomics Research Centre (GRC) at Griffith University in Brisbane decided to investigate the impact of giving migraine sufferers supplements of homocysteine lowering B vitamins (B6, B12 and folic acid).

They recruited 52 people diagnosed with migraine. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either vitamin supplements providing a daily dose of 2mg of folic acid, 25mg vitamin B6, and 400 micrograms of B12, or placebo, for six months. These levels are at least 10 times RDA levels.

Results showed a reduction in homocysteine levels by 39 per cent, compared to baseline, and statistically significant compared to placebo. Furthermore, the supplements were associated with a reduction in the prevalence of migraine disability from 60 per cent at the start of the study to 30 per cent after 6 months. No reduction was observed in the placebo group, said the researchers.

Previous research had shown that vitamin B2, another important factor for healthy methylation, also reduces migraines.  So, if you suffer from migraines it’s well worth your while knowing your homocysteine level, which can be tested on a home test kit, and possibly taking a supplement containing all the key nutrients for methylation (B2, B6, folic acid, B12, TMG and zinc).

Patrick Holford is one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, and I am proud to have numbered him amongst my lecturers while training. Please visit his website for more information.