History of Chlorella

Chlorella is a common plant in the order Chroococcus, belonging to Chlorella, also known as Chlorella. The cell structure of Chlorella is primitive, and it is one of the earliest photosynthetic organisms that appeared on the earth. It has lived on the earth for about 2 billion years. Chlorella cells are tiny, round or ellipsoidal, and are named after it. The diameter of mature stage is about 3~5 microns, slightly smaller than the red blood cells in the human body. Chlorella reproduces in asexual cells with a life cycle of about 12 days.

In 1890, the Dutch microbiologist Behrink discovered chlorella. ­

In 1918, the German government adopted the cultivation of chlorella as a national policy. The plan could not be implemented due to the outbreak of World War II. ­

In 1948, Dr. Spall from the Carnegie Institution of the United States advocated the cultivation of chlorella in large quantities. ­

In 1951, the US government provided funds and the Japanese government assigned Professor Tamiya from the Tokugawa Institute of Biology to study the methods of large-scale cultivation of chlorella. ­

In 1955, Dr. Fink of Germany published an experimental report on the prevention and treatment of liver diseases by eating chlorella. ­

In 1957, the Japanese government established the Japan Chlorella Research Institute in Tokyo and discovered the physiologically active substance Chlorella C.G.F. ­

Around 1960, in order to alleviate the nationwide famine caused by poor agricultural harvests, the state called for the extensive cultivation of chlorella in China. The high-protein chlorella food saved the lives of countless people at that time. ­

In 1962, Dr. Yoshio Yamagishi from Japan used chlorella as an auxiliary treatment for patients with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, and more than 80% of the patients were cured. ­

In 1962, Dr. Tatsuki Saito of Japan discovered that Chlorella can prevent and improve the abnormality of white blood cells in cancer patients during treatment. ­

In 1963, large-scale cultivation of chlorella in Japan was successful. ­

In 1965, Shiro Fukui, a doctor of medicine in Japan, published a human experiment report stating that male prisoners suffering from sexual dysfunction after eating chlorella for three months all recovered the male physiological phenomenon of early morning erection. ­

In 1966, the Faculty of Medicine of Kyushu University in Japan issued a human experiment report, confirming that C.G.F. can quickly recover from traumas that are difficult to treat, especially for diabetic patients. ­

In 1966, Japan completed the C.G.F. human development experiment for 1,347 school children, and announced that chlorella is the best natural and healthy food for children's development. ­

In 1967, Japanese maritime self-defense team members conducted experiments on consuming chlorella during ocean voyages, which proved that chlorella can effectively prevent colds and promote human health in harsh environments. ­

In 1973, Professor Ichimura published a report at the 26th Society of Physical Medicine in Japan, pointing out that the fatigue of the optic nerve in the driver test group was significantly reduced after consuming chlorella, and it could maintain a nearly normal state after long-term driving. ­

In 1973, a PCB poisoning incident occurred in Kitakyushu, Japan. Professor Genkatsu Umeda gave 30 victims a one-year treatment of chlorella. As a result, most of the patients returned to normal. ­

In 1973, the "Asahi Shimbun" published an article reporting that the University of Toyama had given chlorella to painful patients contaminated by cadmium. It confirmed that chlorella was effective in eliminating heavy metals contaminated in the human body without side effects. ­

In 1975, Soviet astronauts Nick Lai and Mikhairov conducted experiments on chlorella as the subject of space life in a simulated spacecraft. They proved that chlorella can absorb carbon dioxide emitted by the human body and produce oxygen through photosynthesis for the astronauts to breathe. If necessary, the astronauts consumed a single food of chlorella during the experiment period of one month. After the doctor's examination, the experimenters were in good health as usual without aging. ­

In 1975, the Japanese government completed a three-year human experiment in which 50,000 self-defense team members consumed chlorella, and declared that chlorella was a curative food for chronic diseases. ­

In 1976, Dr. Kawada of Japan gave 19 stroke patients 35 grams of chlorella a day for eight months, and found that the patients recovered quickly and effectively. ­

In 1977, the Laboratory of Biochemistry Department of Taipei Medical College confirmed that chlorella has a hypoglycemic effect on diabetes, and it does not cause hypoglycemia. ­

In 1978, a research group of professors of medicine at Gyeonggi University in Japan proved that chlorella has a good blood pressure lowering effect. ­

In 1979, NASA designated chlorella as a special food for astronauts. ­

In 1979, Professor Hisao Nomoto Kame from Kyushu University in Japan published an experimental report confirming that Chlorella can activate T cells in immune cells in the organism, effectively rejuvenate immune function, and prolong the lives of cancer patients. ­

In 1980, the Royal Academy of Sciences announced that daily consumption of chlorella can prevent cell cancer. ­

From 1984 to 2004, among more than 2,000 kinds of health foods in Japan, chlorella ranked first in the top ten health foods list. ­

In 1988, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Welfare and Welfare formally established chlorella as a functional food with curative effects. ­

In 1997, Professor Lin Songzhou from the Department of Hospital of Taipei Medical College published a chlorella experiment report. In addition to pointing out that chlorella has the function of preventing alveolar fibrosis and preventing lung cancer, it also proved that CGF enhances the vitality of immune cells, strengthens human immune function, and reduces antibiotics. The efficacy of treating side effects. ­

Since 1998, Chlorella has been widely recognized and popularized in developed countries such as Europe, America and Japan. ­

On January 10, 2001, China’s "Shenzhou II" spacecraft carried chlorella, conducted scientific experiments on ecological cycles in space, and achieved many major scientific research results. ­

Because Chlorella is rich in essential amino acids (such as arginine, etc.), it contains a variety of vitamins (pyridoxine, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, choline, β-carotene, riboflavin, etc.) , As well as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iodine, iron, magnesium, selenium, etc., make Chlorella have good health care functions. As the medical community discovered that chlorella can treat gastrointestinal diseases such as gastric ulcers, it has been discovered that chlorella has a variety of pharmacological effects, such as anti-tumor, strengthening human immunity, anti-radiation, anti-microbial, anti-anemia, Lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, anti-atherosclerosis, detoxification, beauty, etc. ­

The various pharmacological effects of chlorella have promoted the success of chlorella from cultivation to the production of health products. At present, there are dozens of brands of chlorella health foods on the Japanese market, including tablets, capsules, nutrient oral liquids and various other health product formulations, and 5-6 brands of health foods are also appearing on the domestic market.

Food additives

Chlorella is comprehensive and rich in nutrition. In addition to a large amount of protein, it also contains 10%-30% fat, 10%-25% carbohydrate, 8 essential amino acids and rich vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium, Potassium and other minerals can be made into food additives with good taste, good nutrition and good preservation. Algae powder can be added to bread, cakes, beverages, sauces and other foods. ­

power drink

The Japanese market sells a chlorella drink that has the effect of weight loss and bodybuilding. Chlorella contains 50% protein, 20% carbohydrate, 5% chlorophyll, and is rich in vitamins, mineral elements, nucleic acids, etc. In addition to the function of fitness and disease prevention, chlorella beverage can produce a large amount of chlorella extract during the cell division process, which can consume fat and activate cells for weight loss and beauty. It is a natural beverage favored by modern people. ­

Topical drugs

Due to the anti-microbial properties of Chlorella, it can be used in sprays and syrups to prevent and eliminate skin bacterial infections. Chlorella has a variety of significant physiological health care functions, which can be used for anti-tumor, enhance human immunity, anti-radiation, anti-microbial, anti-anemia, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, anti-atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal diseases And other pharmaceutical fields. ­

aquaculture

In the process of aquaculture, most high-end aquatic products have very high water quality requirements, and the maintenance of water quality has become the main key to raising high-end aquatic products. At present, the application of Chlorella in aquaculture is mainly used as a water quality regulator, which can achieve the purpose of increasing the dissolved oxygen in water. It can also be used as an opening bait for seedlings, as well as an active bait for cultivating rotifers, artemia and other seedlings. Chlorella can reduce the breeding of harmful bacteria and reduce the amount of feed. ­