Indication-specific dosing for China chlorella, green algae, kyochlorella, sun chlorella granules (chlorella), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.

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Suggested Dosing
Suggested Uses
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Warnings
Pregnancy
Pharmacology

Suggested Dosing

Fibromyalgia

10 g tablets PO plus 100 mL liquid extract qDay

Increased Chemo/Radiation tolerability in patients with brain tumors

Up to 20 g PO qDay plus 150 mL liquid extract

Suggested Uses

Cancer prevention, hyperlipidemia, drug/toxin detoxification, fibromyalgia, reducing radiation treatment side effects, stimulating the immune system, improving response to flu vaccine, preventing colds, protecting the body against toxic metals, & slowing aging process

Efficacy

Animal studies have demonstrated antitumor, hypolipidemic & detoxifying abilities; convincing human studies lacking

Fibromyalgia: Preliminary clinical research shows subjective improvements in general symptoms. More studies are needed

Glioma: Early research suggests increased tolerance to chemo/radiation, possibly through improved immune system. More studies are needed

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antithrombin alfa
chlorella decreases effects of antithrombin alfa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
antithrombin III
chlorella decreases effects of antithrombin III by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
argatroban
chlorella decreases effects of argatroban by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
bemiparin
chlorella decreases effects of bemiparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
bivalirudin
chlorella decreases effects of bivalirudin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
dabigatran
chlorella decreases effects of dabigatran by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
dalteparin
chlorella decreases effects of dalteparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
enoxaparin
chlorella decreases effects of enoxaparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
fondaparinux
chlorella decreases effects of fondaparinux by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
heparin
chlorella decreases effects of heparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
phenindione
chlorella decreases effects of phenindione by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.
protamine
chlorella decreases effects of protamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical, due to vitamin K content.

Adverse Effects

Allergic reactions, photosensitivity

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Pregnancy, lactation

Cautions

Some supplements may be rich in vitamin K

Allergic diathesis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: avoid

Lactation: avoid

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Pharmacology

Metabolism: no studies but lipids & carbohydrates should follow normal metabolic processes

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of Action

Antitumor activity may be mediated by immunopotentiation

Mechanism of hypolipidemic & detoxifying effects unknown

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