Evidence supporting the use of: Chlorella
For the health condition: Mercury Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chlorella, a freshwater green algae, has traditionally been promoted as a natural detoxifying agent, particularly for heavy metals like mercury. The use of chlorella for mercury detoxification is rooted in alternative and naturopathic medicine, rather than established scientific consensus. Historically, the rationale is based on chlorella's high content of chlorophyll and its cell wall structure, which some believe can bind to heavy metals and facilitate their excretion from the body. Early studies in animals suggested that chlorella might help reduce mercury levels, but these were small and not directly transferable to humans. A handful of small human studies and case reports have hinted at possible benefits, but these are limited by methodological flaws, small sample sizes, and lack of controls. There is no robust, large-scale clinical trial evidence supporting chlorella's efficacy in treating mercury poisoning in humans. Conventional treatment for mercury poisoning relies on chelating agents such as dimercaprol, DMSA, or DMPS, which have well-characterized safety and efficacy profiles. Consequently, while chlorella’s use in this context persists in traditional and alternative health circles, it is not supported by strong scientific evidence, and health authorities do not endorse it for mercury detoxification.

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Other ingredients used for Mercury Poisoning

chlorella
spirulina
Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)