Evidence supporting the use of: Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
For the health condition: Fatty Liver Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Chlorella pyrenoidosa, a species of green microalgae, has been investigated for its potential benefits in supporting liver health, including in the context of fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD). The scientific evidence supporting its use is limited but present, primarily from small animal studies and a few preliminary human trials. Chlorella is rich in antioxidants, chlorophyll, and various nutrients, which are thought to contribute to hepatoprotective effects. Some animal studies have shown that chlorella supplementation can reduce liver fat accumulation, improve lipid metabolism, and decrease markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in models of fatty liver disease.
A few small-scale human studies have suggested that chlorella supplementation may help lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are relevant to the pathogenesis of fatty liver. For example, a 2014 randomized controlled trial found that 1,200 mg/day chlorella supplementation for 8 weeks resulted in modest improvements in serum lipid profiles in patients with NAFLD. However, these studies are few, often have small sample sizes, and vary in methodology and outcome measures. No large-scale or long-term clinical trials have definitively confirmed efficacy or safety for this indication.
Overall, while there is a scientific basis for potential benefit, the current level of evidence is preliminary and does not yet support widespread clinical use of chlorella pyrenoidosa specifically for fatty liver disease. More robust human studies are needed.
More about Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
More about Fatty Liver Disease
Other ingredients used for Fatty Liver Disease
akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
arjun tree
artichoke
astaxanthin
banaba
barberry
barley
beet
berberine
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
sesame
branched-chain amino acids
butyrate triglyceride
canola oil
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chia seed
chicory
chlorella
chokeberry
choline
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
ginger
grape
hesperetin
kelp
l-carnitine
l-glutathione
l-methionine
l-taurine
lecithin
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
milk thistle
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
palmitoleic acid
perilla
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phospholipids
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
silymarin
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
trimethylglycine (TMG)
triphala
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
enicostemma littorale
punarnava
picrorhiza kurroa
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
ganoderma
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
coix
nopal
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
4-hydroxyisoleucine
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Arjuna
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
Alisma
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
Anemarrhena
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Apocynin
Arjunolic acid
Borotutu
Brutieridin
Brown Algae
Brassica
Berberis (unspecified)
Baicalein
Blakeslea trispora
Betanin
Bifidobacteria
bile acid
Baicalin
Carqueja
Chebulic acid
Camelina Oil
Coriander
chlorogenic acid
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Caulerpa okamurae
Copalchi
Curcuma
Corilagin
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
corosolic acid
Carnosic acid
Diallyl sulfide
Danshen
Dihydromyricetin
DL-Methionine
Decursin
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Dithiolthiones
epicatechin
Eriocitrin
Ergothioneine
Erythrodiol
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Eucommia ulmoides
Fiber
Rhubarb
walnut
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
AnemiaCancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chemical Poisoning
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Colitis
Convalescence
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Fatty Liver Disease
Free Radical Damage
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hepatitis
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Mercury Poisoning
Metabolic Syndrome