Chlorophyll: One of the greatest food substances for cleansing the bowel and other elimination systems, the liver and the blood is chlorophyll, as found in all green vegetables, especially the green, leafy vegetables. Clean blood assures that metabolic wastes are efficiently carried away from the tissues. A clean bloodstream, with an abundance of red blood cells to carry oxygen, is necessary to a strong natural defense system. Chlorophyll’s cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as its protection of the liver, helps keep the blood clean.
Protein: Dehydrated cereal grass is 20% to 25% protein—higher than milk (3%), eggs (12%) and sirloin steak (16%). In order for food proteins to be optimally used by the body, all of the essential amino acids must be present; proteins which meet this requirement are called complete proteins. Cereal grasses are complete proteins.
Carbohydrates: Insoluble fiber is found in whole grains and vegetables; cereal grasses are a very rich source of insoluble fibers—known for their ability to restore and maintain bowel regularity.
Vitamin K: In the 1930s and 40s, dehydrated cereal grass was given before liver or gallbladder surgery because it was the richest source of vitamin K available—and would help to clot the blood.
Vitamin C: Dehydrated wheat and barley grasses contain about 5 times the amount of vitamin C as oranges—on a per weight basis (about 60 mg. per 100 grams).
Vitamin B-12: Ten grams of dehydrated cereal grass contain between .24 and .44 micrograms of vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-6: Cereal grasses are somewhat richer sources of pyridoxine than most green vegetables.
Calcium: Studies show that the calcium supplied by a number of green leafy plants is absorbed in quantities comparable to the calcium absorbed from dairy products.
Anti-Oxidants: Cereal grasses are rich in anti-oxidants.
Chlorella and Spirulina-
1. Anti-cancer Effects
At least one laboratory study has demonstrated that the iron level in spirulina is equivalent to that contained in beef. Because of its apparent ability to stimulate the immune system, spirulina may have antiviral and anticancer effects. Test tube and animal studies suggest that spirulina may also help protect against harmful allergic reactions. 112
2. Cholesterol-lowering Effect
Thirty healthy men with high cholesterol, mild hypertension and hyperlipidemia showed lower serum cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL (undesirable fat) levels after eating spirulina for eight weeks. These men did not change their diet, except adding spirulina. No adverse effects were noted. Group A consumed 4.2 grams daily for eight weeks.
Total serum cholesterol dropped a significant 4.5% within 4 weeks from 244 to 233. Group B consumed spirulina for four weeks, and then stopped. Serum cholesterol levels decreased, then returned to the initial level. Researchers concluded spirulina did lower serum cholesterol and was likely to have a favorable effect on alleviating heart disease since the arterioscelosis index improved. 113
3. Reduced Anemia
Eight women had been limiting their meals to stay thin and were showing hypochronic anemia— lower than normal blood hemoglobin content. They took four grams of spirulina after each meal. After 30 days blood hemoglobin content increased 21% from 10.9 to 13.2, a satisfactory level, no longer considered anemic.
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