Chlorella is a single-celled, blue-green algae noted for its nutrient-richness and its role as a complete food. It makes available much of the nutrition we require, and its broad spectrum of protein, carbohydrate and vitamin content makes it a highly useful supplement for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Rainforest Foods Chlorella is a variant known as Chlorella vulgaris. It provides a good spread of vitamins, including Vitamin A, Vitamins B1, 2, 3, 6 and 12, plus Vitamin C. Chlorella is a healthy source of several key minerals, including Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Zinc. It is also a rich source of protein, containing 7 out of the 8 essential amino acids – those we cannot make for ourselves and must obtain from our diet. -
