For general health maintenance, a daily dose of 2-3 grams is recommended. If it is being taken to relieve specific symptoms, the dosage should be doubled to 4-6 grams. Athletes and individuals who push their bodies to the limit may take 10 grams or more daily; with Chlorella, more IS better!

Chlorella is commonly available in tablet, capsule and powder form. To use Chlorella powder: Add 1-2 teaspoons of Chlorella powder to water, juice, yogurt or smoothie and stir well. One level teaspoon contains approximately 2,500mg.

Since Chlorella is a whole food it can be taken anytime, with or without food. However, to take advantage of its benefits for the digestive system, it is best taken just before meals.

In Japan, because of it's high content of minerals and other useful nutrients such as CGF, Chlorella powder is often added to many foods such as soup, baked goods, fruit juice, noodles, honey, syrup, tea. etc.

Chlorella is excellent for use during fasting as it provides complete nutrition and also aids in the detoxification process.

Chlorella can safely be taken by adults, the elderly, children and even infants. In fact, Chlorella in pure water is recommended for infants who do not have access to mother's milk or who are allergic to formula or cow's milk. This is actually superior to most formulas or cow's milk, which do not supply the essential fatty acids crucial for optimal development of the immune system, vision and brain.

As whole food, rather than a concentrated extract Chlorella can be taken in large amounts with no unpleasant lasting side effects. Chlorella has not been found to have a single detrimental affect on human health. It is almost impossible to take too much Chlorella.

However, because of Chlorella's natural ability to remove toxins from our cells and tissues, some temporary reactions may occur in individuals with a high level of intestinal toxic build-up, including bloating, nausea and slight fever.

Because the skin is also an excretory organ of cleansing, some individuals may initially experience acne, pimples, rashes, boils or eczema. This is a sign of the body's attempts to regain internal balance as it actively works to expel toxins.

These cleansing symptoms may occur in a small number of people for 2-3 days. These reactions are most prevalent in those who need Chlorella's cleansing powers the most.