Chlorella extract

What is chlorella extract?

Chlorella extract is a concentrate from the cell walls of the chlorella algae. These cell walls contain a substance called sporopollenin, which has the ability to bind harmful substances and environmental toxins and eliminate them from the body. The cell walls are also rich in chlorophyll, a green pigment that enables photosynthesis and stimulates intestinal activity.

Chlorella extract should not be confused with chlorella powder or tablets, which consist of the whole algae body. In addition to sporopollenin and chlorophyll, these also contain many other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients support the immune system, cell health, bone formation, the nervous system and skin and coat health in dogs.

What are the benefits of chlorella extract for dogs?

Chlorella extract primarily has a detoxifying effect on the dog's body. It can help eliminate heavy metals, pesticides, drug residues and other harmful substances that can accumulate in the body over time. These harmful substances can lead to various health problems such as allergies, skin diseases, liver and kidney damage or cancer.

Chlorella extract can therefore be useful if your dog is exposed to high levels of environmental toxins or has undergone treatment for parasites such as worms or fleas. Chlorella extract can also help to rebuild the immune system and strengthen the natural defenses after an illness or the administration of strong medication.

What are the disadvantages of chlorella extract for dogs?

Chlorella extract is generally well tolerated by dogs and has no serious side effects. However, some dogs may experience digestive problems such as flatulence, diarrhea or vomiting. This is because chlorella extract alters the intestinal flora and stimulates the metabolism.

To avoid or minimize these undesirable effects, you should always introduce chlorella extract gradually and increase the dosage slowly. You should also make sure that your dog drinks enough water to facilitate the elimination of the bound harmful substances.

Another possible disadvantage of chlorella extract is that it does not contain all the nutrients that are present in the whole algae. If you want to offer your dog a comprehensive dietary supplement with chlorella, you should therefore opt for chlorella powder or tablets. In addition to sporopollenin and chlorophyll, these also contain many other valuable substances for your dog's health.

How do you use chlorella extract correctly?

Chlorella extract is available in various dosage forms such as liquid, powder or capsules. You can give it directly into your dog's mouth or mix it into their food. The dosage depends on the size and weight of your dog. As a guideline, you can use the following information:

• Small dogs (up to 10 kg): 1 ml liquid, 0.5 g powder or 1 capsule per day
• Medium-sized dogs (10 to 25 kg): 2 ml liquid, 1 g powder or 2 capsules per day
• Large dogs (over 25 kg) : 3 ml liquid, 1.5 g powder or 3 capsules per day

As already mentioned, you should increase the dosage slowly to improve tolerance. You should also not take chlorella extract permanently, but only as a cure for a few weeks or months. After that, you should take a break to avoid overdosing.