Chlorella (Herb/Suppl)

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

Allergic reactions, photosensitivity

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Pregnancy, lactation

Cautions

Some supplements may be rich in vitamin K

Allergic diathesis

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.

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