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There is another kind of algae apart from spirulina, which is the chlorella. It also inherit some of the characteristics similar to spirulina and is very effective in reducing and removing pimples on face. Chlorella is a Greek word meaning "green".

Much like spirulina, chlorella is also rich in vitamins

"So, best to take a smaller amount first and then gradually increase the dosage as to make the body acclimatize"

minerals and the amino acids which are all necessary for clear skin, It contains the chlorophyll and chlorophyll is a very powerful detoxifying agent for the body organs and blood. It is considered one of the finest natural body detoxifying substances known to man. Chlorella detoxifies the body by removing the heavy metal from the body which burden the liver. The liver is an important organ for keeping the skin clear and healthy, by regulating and balancing the skin hormones by eliminating the pro-inflammatory ones.

Lastly, chlorella is also rich in enzymes which are great for digestion and help increase absorption of other nutrients. However, because chlorella can loosen your bowels (i.e. cause diarrhea) if you take too much before your body gets used to it. So, best to take a smaller amount first and then gradually increase the dosage as to make the body acclimatize. For the most effective use of chlorella take it simultaneously with spirulina on an empty stomach just like you are taking lunch or dinner. Just like the spirulina, chlorella is a food, not a medication or drug and so doses need to be taken in large quantities. A few grams a day won't make the cut .

Did You Know? The impressive chlorella with its jammed pack nutrients, is not only a great food for reducing pimples, it is also effective as a fat buster, reducing the body cholesterol levels – Journal of Medicinal Food, September, 2008