chlorella
Nutritional green algae
Chlorella is a genus of single-celled green algae, sold as a nutritional supplement in powder, tablet, or capsule form.
Health food advocates promote it as a superfood rich in protein, vitamins, and chlorophyll, though scientific evidence for most claimed benefits remains limited: She adds chlorella to her morning smoothie.
Microscopic aquatic photosynthetic organisms
- unicellularOne cell only
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- green algaePhotosynthetic aquatic microorganisms
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
photosynthesis · aquatic · pond · eukaryotic · autotrophic · cell wall · reproduction · bloom
Nutrient-dense dietary buzzword
- powderFine dry particles
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
health food · dietary supplement · whole food · organic · dosage · daily intake · smoothie · wellness
Folded amino chain
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- ironElement twenty-six
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
antioxidant · beta-carotene · magnesium · zinc · folic acid · riboflavin · biotin · lutein
Plant-based motor fuel
- lipidsWater-insoluble biomolecules
- oil productionHarvesting crude from reservoirs
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- carbon captureCollecting and storing emissions
bioreactor · cultivation · harvesting · sustainability · carbon-neutral · biomass · triglycerides · yield
Dense metallic environmental contaminants
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- bindingLegally or morally required
- chelationChemical metal-ion capture
mercury · lead · arsenic · purification · elimination · immune support · body cleanse · dioxins
microalgae
Microscopic aquatic photosynthetic organisms
- unicellularOne cell only
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- green algaePhotosynthetic aquatic microorganisms
phytoplankton · photosynthesis · aquatic · pond · eukaryotic · autotrophic · cell wall · reproduction · bloom · cultivation
superfood
Nutrient-dense dietary buzzword
nutraceutical · health food · dietary supplement · whole food · organic · dosage · daily intake · smoothie · wellness · spirulina
protein
Folded amino chain
- vitamin B12Nerve and blood nutrient
- ironElement twenty-six
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
amino acids · antioxidant · beta-carotene · magnesium · zinc · folic acid · riboflavin · biotin · lutein · minerals
biodiesel
Plant-based motor fuel
- lipidsWater-insoluble biomolecules
- oil productionHarvesting crude from reservoirs
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
carbon capture · bioreactor · cultivation · harvesting · sustainability · carbon-neutral · biomass · triglycerides · yield · extraction
heavy metals
Dense metallic environmental contaminants
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- bindingLegally or morally required
chelation · mercury · lead · arsenic · purification · elimination · immune support · body cleanse · dioxins · PCBs
chlorellaoak tree
Large deciduous hardwood
redwood · flowering plant · wheat · sequoia · tree
chlorellablue whale
Largest mammal on Earth
elephant · redwood · megafauna · giant sequoia · baobab
chlorellaheterotroph
Organism needing organic food
consumer · carnivore · predator · decomposer · fungus
chlorine, chlorophyll, chloroform, chloroplasts, chloroplast, chlorosis, hypochlorite