Side effects of Chlorella

tunguska

Hi
I started taking Chlorella a few ago and all was well at the start but in the past week Ive been experiencing some side effects. Namely a lot of trips to the toliet. Without getting too graphic, I feel cleaned out! Anyway I was just wondering if anybody else has expereinced this while taking chlorella? Will it pass?
Aswell, Im an athlete and Im not sure if its a coincidence or not but ever since I started taking chlorella I feel way stronger, physically. I dont get tired at all and Im recovering from training better than I ever have.
Anybody else find that they felt stronger after taking chlorella?
Thanks

El_Dangeroso

Sometimes when you introduce a brand new food, your gut bacteria go a bit crazy while new colonies of bacteria populate your gut. This usually results in diarrhea or constipation (most people who drastically change their diet or move to a country with a vastly different diet will recognise this period of adjustment.)

Most bacteria species in your gut relate to the food you've eaten most often in the past, so you probably have no prior bacteria that usually feeds on this stuff.

Take some live yoghurt or a good probiotic, eat some fibrous vegetables such as onions and artichokes (only if you have zero stomach cramps). This will increase the amount of gut bacteria that produce the enzyme cellulase, which will allow the more efficient breakdown of the chlorella.

Ensure you are never dehydrated and have some additional intake of minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Cease the supplement if this continues beyond another week or if you have any other symptoms (esp. tightness in chest, difficulty breathing) and go to the doctor straight away.

tunguska

Temple_Grandin wrote: »

Sometimes when you introduce a brand new food, your gut bacteria go a bit crazy while new colonies of bacteria populate your gut. This usually results in diarrhea or constipation (most people who drastically change their diet or move to a country with a vastly different diet will recognise this period of adjustment.)

Most bacteria species in your gut relate to the food you've eaten most often in the past, so you probably have no prior bacteria that usually feeds on this stuff.

Take some live yoghurt or a good probiotic, eat some fibrous vegetables such as onions and artichokes (only if you have zero stomach cramps). This will increase the amount of gut bacteria that produce the enzyme cellulase, which will allow the more efficient breakdown of the chlorella.

Ensure you are never dehydrated and have some additional intake of minerals such as potassium and magnesium. Cease the supplement if this continues beyond another week or if you have any other symptoms (esp. tightness in chest, difficulty breathing) and go to the doctor straight away.

Thanks Temple, sounds like good advice.