Chlorella is an incredibly nutritious freshwater algae that is native to Japan and Taiwan. Chlorella benefits have long been known to science, especially its role as a rich source of protein.

However, with that said, chlorella can potentially cause a few side effects, especially during the first few days of use. In general, the two most common side effects experienced are nausea and ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Chlorella has more iron and vitamin A than spirulina. Spirulina is generally more digestible, especially for those with irritable bowel ...