May 15 2010
Summer action movies may call for suspension of disbelief from audiences, but one superhero's penchant for a chlorophyll-rich drink to detoxify his body has real benefits, according to one medical expert.
"Chlorophyll has been shown to help reduce contaminants found in everyday life and that build up in the body over time," explains Mark Drucker, M.D. and co-founder of the Center for Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, Calif., who recommends regular use of chlorophyll-rich chlorella supplements to his patients. The reason? "Chlorella contains the highest levels of chlorophyll of any known edible source, as well as a phenomenal range of vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants and 18 amino acids," says Drucker.
Chlorella manufacturer Sun Chlorella USA touts the benefits of chlorella in its line of products that includes its flagship Sun Chlorella "A" tablets. For those wanting a refreshing super-strength beverage to combat the summer heat, mix the following in a blender for a tasty daily dose of chlorophyll:
Superhero Smoothie | |
1 (3g) pack Sun Chlorella granules | |
3 tbsp mango | |
3 tbsp pineapple | |
4 oz orange juice | |
1 oz agave nectar | |
SOURCE Sun Chlorella |