Sunfood Superfoods Nutrient-Rich Chlorella Tablets Review

This Sunfood Superfoods listing is for Broken Cell Wall Chlorella Tablets, sold in a 2 oz bag and marketed as a daily chlorella supplement. The page says the tablets are rich in chlorophyll to support the body's natural elimination process, along with antioxidants and Vitamin D to promote overall immune health. It states the chlorella has a broken cell wall for increased absorption, cracked using a cold pressed, hexane free method. The listing describes the chlorophyll as rich in antioxidants that may protect cells from free radicals and promote healthy immune function. Suggested use given is 3-4 tablets three times daily for daily antioxidant and immune support, with the bag kept sealed and stored in a cool, dry place. The item details list Brand Sunfood Superfoods, item form tablets, recommended use Immune Support, diet type Gluten Free and Vegan, and a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Free feature. The brand describes itself as a family-owned company based in San Diego that creates supplements and nutritious snacks using ethically sourced natural ingredients. The page notes the product is sold by TheNewMall and Finalfy at a price of $16.49.

Product Focus: Liver HealthAlso covers:Digestion
Tier ⓘ
Tier 4 · Rank 3
Tier 4 · Emerging. A promising mechanism or animal data, with thin human evidence so far. Rank 3 within Tier 4 for Liver Health; 24 of 34 overall. Tiers run from 1, the strongest evidence, to 5. How we grade →
Evidence ⓘ
62 /100
How strongly the evidence says this product works: human studies count most, then real reviews, then our biohacker panel.
Positive Reviews
91% of 2,147
Biohacker Mentions
10 of 10

Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary

Members Only303 human studies · 136 improved

17 of these 303 human studies gave the ingredient by drip or injection, not by mouth.

303 human studies136 improved117 no effect1,486,061 people studied

No study of chlorella itself for liver health was provided, so the evidence comes only from nutrients that chlorella naturally contains. Vitamin B12 is the one nutrient above the studied dose. When given alone at 1000 micrograms a day for 12 weeks to people with fatty liver, it lowered homocysteine but did not change liver enzymes or liver fat [1]. Its only benefit came from a multi-nutrient mix, where its own effect cannot be separated [2]. The riboflavin trial behind the original grade had people eat oranges and did not test riboflavin alone [3]. Vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, vitamin C and folic acid have some liver trial support, but this product holds only trace amounts, far below the doses studied, for example vitamin E at 300 milligrams [4] and zinc at 30 milligrams [5]. Fiber and amino acids are present in unstated amounts. Newer, larger fiber studies found no liver benefit [6][7]. Beta-carotene did not reduce liver disease deaths in a large trial [8]. Overall, there is no direct evidence that these tablets help the liver. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

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Review Totals and Summary

Members Only2,147 reviews · 91% positive
2,147 reviews · Amazon 1,868 · Wholefoods Market 260 · Sunfood 19
91% positive5% neutral4% negative

Overall, shoppers are mostly happy with Sunfood chlorella tablets, though the sample of feedback is small. The product carries about 1,868 ratings across the stores that sell it, and the comments here lean positive, with one clear complaint about shipping. **What buyers say it did for them:** Those who describe results mention energy, hair, weight and detox. One buyer takes the tablets every other day and reports "Have a lot of energy all day" and "Hair is growing better than ever before!" The same person is moving to plant-based protein and says that is "working so far." Another says it "Keeps my weight under control." A store summary adds that customers like it especially for eliminating heavy metals, but no buyer quote backs that up. Two other buyers say only that the product helps or that they are excited to see results, so those are early impressions rather than reported outcomes. **What they complain about:** The one complaint is about packaging. A buyer who ordered three times says the tablets come in a padded envelope instead of a box, and "The tablets break up and leave a powdery mess." That reviewer gave one star. It is a single report, so it may not affect every order, but it is the only criticism in the feedback. **Taste, smell, pill size or form:** The reviews say nothing about taste, smell or how large the tablets are to swallow. The only comment on form is the crushing in transit described above, which suggests the tablets are fragile. **Value for money:** No one comments on price or value. Anyone weighing cost will need to look elsewhere. **Who it seems to suit and who it did not:** The product appeals to people building a plant-based routine, such as the buyer who combines it with a move to plant-based protein, and to people who want an energy or weight-management aid. One buyer calls it "The best chlorella and spirulina tablets on the Web," and a store summary says customers like it and recommend it. Repeat buyers seem to keep ordering, since one has bought three times despite the damage. Nobody reports that the tablets failed to work for them. The only person who was unhappy was let down by the condition of the delivery, not the product itself. **Scope note:** These comments cover the tablets only. Reviews of any other forms of this product, such as gummies, capsules or powder, were left out. **Bottom line:** The feedback is encouraging but thin. Buyers cite energy, hair growth and weight control, and a store summary mentions heavy-metal removal. The main risk is that tablets may arrive crushed if they are shipped in a padded envelope.

Biohacker Summary

Members Only10 of 10 recommend it
10 of 10 biohackers on our panel recommend it

The statements give no panel comments on chlorella itself, so the panel's views here come only from the smaller ingredients in this product. Magnesium drew the most attention: most of the panel use or recommend it, mainly for sleep, with forms like glycinate or threonate taken before bed, one panelist giving 400 mg of threonate, and others using it in electrolyte drinks for workouts. A few were neutral, with one saying it does not fix waking in the night and another warning that supplement labels can make the dose look larger than it is. Fiber was recommended by several for blood sugar, appetite and gut health, though one panelist cautioned it does little to repair the gut lining, and zinc was backed for testosterone and gut lining support, with one panelist describing a high short course before surgery. Iron was discussed by a few, and one panelist said years of trying iron supplements failed to raise his levels before he finally got them back to healthy.

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  • Dr. Mark Hyman · Magnesium · uses
    • 1 Nov 2026 · uses · Facebook ↗
      Recommends considering magnesium glycinate before bed for nervous system support, deeper sleep quality, and to help the body transition into rest, and states that they take it every night.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends having fiber as part of improving meal composition for insulin resistance.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that fiber greatly modifies the rate of glucose absorption, giving an example of glucomannan preventing a Coca-Cola from raising blood sugar.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Inositol · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Lists inositol as a supplement that helps balance neurotransmitters and can help lower anxiety or depression symptoms.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 from Bioptimizers for restful sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health, especially during stressful times of the year.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Iron · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions iron as an existing biomarker that plays a role in mental health, which Function Health includes in their measurements.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that butyrate is produced when healthy gut bacteria digest fiber.
    • 17 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends eating fiber as it is satiating and helps prevent feeling hungry at night.
    • 16 Oct 2026 · Potassium · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that potassium bromate, a dough conditioner banned in the EU, UK, and Canada, is still allowed in U.S. bread.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · recommends · TikTok ↗
      Recommends magnesium because it is involved in over 600 reactions in the body and up to 80% of people may have low levels that never get flagged on a standard blood test.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium as a basic supplement during detoxification to support pathways, help with constipation, and provide electrolytes.
    • 9 Oct 2026 · Fiber · uses · Facebook ↗
      Includes prebiotic fiber in their smoothie for gut repair.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 from Biooptimizers, which contains 10 bioavailable forms and 550 mg of elemental magnesium, to support restful sleep, restorative sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Fiber · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Dr. Hyman discusses fiber as part of a healthy skin diet.
  • Dave Asprey · Magnesium · neutral
    • 31 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium in the context of sleep but states that it doesn't address the core issue of waking up during the night.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests that magnesium may help slow aging, support cellular repair, and improve sleep.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests that fiber can improve longevity without expensive supplements.
    • 17 Oct 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that magnesium can affect how the body responds to a supplement.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Vitamin E · uses · YouTube ↗
      Dave Asprey's kids get a little bit of vitamin E every day, which helps to stabilize the bad oils they get when eating at restaurants.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Developed a nonnano zinc sunscreen over five years, stating her skin is probably better now than it's ever been.
    • 27 Sep 2026 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Recommends fixing sleep with 300mg of Magnesium 101 before bed if diet and exercise aren't melting stubborn belly fat.
    • 16 Sep 2026 · Fiber · uses · YouTube ↗
      Adds fiber to their black coffee at the start of their day as part of a habit stack.
    • 9 Sep 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Is a fan of soluble fibers, stating that they are important for gut health.
    • 8 Sep 2026 · Fiber · warns · Instagram ↗
      Warns that generic advice like "eat more fiber" often misses the mark because it isn't built around a specific microbiome.
    • 7 Sep 2026 · uses · Instagram ↗
      Dave Asprey says his daily routine includes magnesium as part of a carefully developed combination for longevity.
    • 5 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium glycinate for sleep, stating that trials show it helps people fall asleep about 17 minutes faster and that he finds it incredibly effective.
    • 5 Sep 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends consuming 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day, citing extensive research showing that people eating the most fiber had significantly lower all-cause mortality.
    • 3 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium glycinate as one of the five gut-friendly, extensively researched ingredients in Kill Switch that helps with natural sleep.
  • Dr. Eric Berg · Zinc · recommends
    • 31 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends ensuring sufficient zinc intake because the prostate needs enough zinc for the conversion from testosterone to DHT to be smooth and optimized.
    • 30 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Dr. Eric Berg states that magnesium supports energy, muscle function, and sleep, and that most of it is stored inside cells, making deficiencies harder to detect with a standard blood test.
    • 30 Oct 2026 · Iron · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Identifies iron as the Achilles' heel of cancer, as it is needed for its DNA to replicate.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Potassium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      States that people need more potassium than any other mineral, yet most people aren’t getting enough.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that magnesium could also be a factor in preventing muscle cramps.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Potassium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Explains that potassium is essential for peristalsis, the pumping action through the colon, and without it, things can sit there, leading to constipation.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium, specifically magnesium glycinate, stating it is key for D3 and K2 to work and is probably more important than calcium for building bone.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends increasing magnesium to restore balance and support healthy blood pressure.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Potassium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that the normal requirements for potassium are 4,700 mg every single day, and that very few people get half of that amount. They describe potassium's role in the sodium potassium pump, which is essential for cellular electricity, muscle contraction, and heart function. Deficiency can lead to tiredness, muscle cramps, heart palpitations, or rising blood pressure.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Potassium · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends increasing potassium to restore balance and support healthy blood pressure.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Calcium · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that bone loss cannot be fixed with just calcium, as bone is primarily collagen with other essential minerals.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking zinc carnosine for an ulcer or some type of gastric problem.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Dr. Eric Berg suggests that magnesium could help support deeper, more restful sleep.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Glycinate, noting that the combination of magnesium and glycine is helpful for connective tissue, sleep, and reducing stress.
  • Andrew Huberman · Zinc · uses
    • 29 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Discusses Magnesium Threonate as a tool for falling asleep.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Inositol · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Discusses Myo-Inositol as a tool for middle-of-the-night waking.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends getting enough fiber to support the gut microbiome.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of the gut, and he was already taking some of these ingredients separately.
    • 24 Sep 2026 · Fiber · recommends · Facebook ↗
      States that fiber is what allows beneficial gut bacteria to thrive, promoting gut and brain health, but notes that people vary in their tolerance of specific fibrous foods.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro includes zinc carnosine, which he was already taking separately, to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that the vast majority of the population, especially in Western countries, does not get enough fiber, which causes many long-term issues. He states that fiber is important for feeding microbes and maintaining a healthy microbiome, and that constipation can be an early sign of insufficient fiber intake.
    • 14 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally takes zinc carnosine, which is included in AG1 Pro to support and improve the lining of the gut.
    • 31 Aug 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      AG1 Pro has zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut. Some of these ingredients I personally was already taking separate from the AG1 formula.
    • 24 Aug 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that AG1 Pro contains zinc carnosine to support and improve the lining of your gut.
  • Ben Greenfield · Magnesium · uses
    • 29 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses magnesium during surgery because it is neuroprotective.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Amino Acids · uses · YouTube ↗
      For longer operations, Ben Greenfield runs intraoperative IV bags of amino acids to mitigate muscle protein breakdown during surgery.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Zinc · warns · YouTube ↗
      Ben Greenfield's formulation includes 30 grams of zinc a day, taken for one week before surgery and two weeks after, as it is an important cofactor for wound healing.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions a recent study showing no significant increase in bleeding for patients on Vitamin E supplementation during open heart surgery, which was interesting for him to learn.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Says he is drinking LMNT, which contains sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and states that he actually drinks this stuff.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Amino Acids · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Gives a nod to amino acids, suggesting they would fit into the same category as collagen peptides for improving skin elasticity, even though studies have focused on collagen peptides.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Potassium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Says he is drinking LMNT, which contains sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and states that he actually drinks this stuff.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Mentions magnesium as part of a bare-minimum protocol.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Advises getting red blood cell magnesium levels to the high end of the range as a minimum step for overall health and to slow down heart disease.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Folic Acid · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that folic acid is an inactive form of folate that the body cannot efficiently convert, meaning one won't get the full benefit.
    • 10 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that zinc sufficiency is crucial for immunity because the thymus-derived peptide thymulin, which trains lymphocytes, requires zinc to be active.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · Inositol · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Notes that inositol has solid research behind it for fertility.
    • 19 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends adding zinc into one's stack because it is a co-factor for enzymes involved in testosterone synthesis and sperm maturation, and zinc deficiency is a reproducible cause of low sperm count.
    • 19 Sep 2026 · Zinc · neutral · Podcast ↗
      He mentions zinc as a supplement with real human data behind it for male fertility.
  • Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Magnesium · neutral
    • 29 Oct 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Magnesium supplementation has lowered blood pressure in randomized controlled trials. An analysis of 34 trials involving over 2,000 participants found modest reductions in both systolic and diastolic pressure, with a median dose of 368 mg/day.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends a combination of soluble and insoluble fiber as the best way to excrete microplastics, as insoluble fiber moves them through faster and soluble fiber coats them to prevent absorption.
    • 16 Oct 2026 · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that some magnesium supplements make the dose look much larger than it really is and that labels can fool people.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium as an important nutrient component for testosterone.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that not getting enough zinc can affect testosterone, as zinc is very important for testosterone synthesis.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that some supplement companies mislead consumers by listing the total compound weight of magnesium citrate as the elemental magnesium dose, when the actual elemental magnesium content is much lower, potentially around 44-66 milligrams.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends men take a 30 milligram zinc supplement for sperm health when preparing for IVF.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Folic Acid · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends a combination of methyl folate and folic acid, as folic acid has been shown to reduce neural tube defects.
    • 17 Sep 2026 · Fiber · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Fiber shows the opposite pattern, with every additional 10 grams of daily fiber associated with roughly a 10% lower relative risk of colorectal cancer.
    • 10 Sep 2026 · Fiber · uses · Facebook ↗
      Focuses on fiber in their daily diet.
    • 8 Sep 2026 · Fiber · neutral · X ↗
      Notes that higher-fiber days resulted in more deep sleep, more REM sleep, less light sleep, and a lower sleeping heart rate.
    • 2 Sep 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States there is not yet strong, consistent evidence that magnesium supplementation reliably improves sleep, noting that while some meta-analyses suggest it can improve sleep quality scores, sleep efficiency, and sleep duration, individual studies are inconsistent and several have found no meaningful effect.
    • 25 Aug 2026 · Vitamin E · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be obtained from certain multivitamins.
    • 21 Aug 2026 · Zinc · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Discusses findings from a meta-analysis on zinc supplementation, noting it improved insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress in people with diabetes or prediabetes, and explains its biological role in the pancreas.
  • Thomas DeLauer · Fiber · recommends
    • 29 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that soluble fiber is super important for appetite.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's cans which contain 30 milligram magnesium, finding that electrolytes help his workout performance.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Potassium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's cans which contain 100 milligram potassium, finding that electrolytes help his workout performance.
    • 27 Oct 2026 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that while fiber feeds gut bacteria, it does almost nothing to repair the actual lining of the gut and might even damage weakened intestinal cells.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's 30 mg magnesium cans first thing in the morning to prime his day and help with workout performance.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Potassium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's 100 mg potassium cans first thing in the morning to prime his day and help with workout performance.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium around the time one would normally break a fast to calm the brain and dull feelings of conditioned hunger.
    • 23 Oct 2026 · Zinc · uses · YouTube ↗
      Adds zinc to their immunity duo because it helps them absorb vitamin C, considering the two together a fantastic combination for fall and winter.
    • 20 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends consuming a bunch of fermentable fiber at the same time as the massive breakfast and vitamin D to help manage hyperphagia.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · Vitamin B12 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Vitamin B12 for mental health and mood, explaining its role in myelination and neurotransmitter production. They specifically recommend a liposomal and micellar form of methylcobalamin B12 for better absorption and to avoid toxicity.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends consuming soluble fiber from vegetables, flaxseed, and psyllium to slow absorption of starches and support gut health.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends soluble fiber, such as psyllium husk, chia seeds, or flax seeds, to bind to bile acids and toxins in the gut, carrying them out of the body and preventing reabsorption.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends magnesium, noting it is a cofactor for enzymes that build neurotransmitters, and deficiency can affect mood, happiness, and motivation.
    • 8 Oct 2026 · Zinc · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends zinc, noting it is a cofactor for enzymes that build neurotransmitters, and deficiency can affect mood, happiness, and motivation.
  • Siim Land · Magnesium · recommends
    • 25 Oct 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that Magnesium can be a useful addition for some people for sleep.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Increased his fiber intake from around 30 to 50-60 g/day, which he believes contributed to improvements in visceral fat, LDL, ApoB, HbA1c, microbiome diversity, and made staying lean and digesting larger meals easier.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Fiber · uses · YouTube ↗
      Increased his fiber intake, getting carbohydrates from whole food sources with dietary fiber, which improved his metabolic health markers.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Iron · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that iron is a mineral necessary for making collagen.
    • 13 Oct 2026 · Fiber · uses · Instagram ↗
      Increased his intake of fiber-rich foods like vegetables, berries, and potatoes to support glucose regulation, cholesterol, and gut health.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium for sleep, especially deep sleep, and suggests trying better types like Threonate, Biscinate, or Torate, referencing a study where magnesium supplementation improved deep sleep.
    • 7 Oct 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends Magnesium for blood pressure, migraines and deficiency, based primarily on human research, especially randomized controlled trials showing measurable benefits.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Lists Magnesium as one of 15 supplements backed by human studies.
    • 5 Oct 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends aiming for at least 30g, and potentially up to 40-50g, of fiber from various whole healthy foods to feed the gut environment and reduce colon cancer risk.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that magnesium is a fundamental mineral governing over 600 enzymes and metabolic reactions, and recommends that most people need at least 400-500 mg/d for health, with some needing up to 600 mg/d.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Lists seafood and pumpkin seeds as sources of Magnesium.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Fiber · neutral · YouTube ↗
      States that soluble fiber increases GLP-1 levels by acting as a prebiotic, forming a gel in the gut that stimulates beneficial bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids, which then trigger GLP-1 release.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Potassium · neutral · X ↗
      Lists potatoes and fruit as sources of Potassium.
    • 30 Sep 2026 · Calcium · neutral · X ↗
      Lists dairy and sardines as sources of Calcium.
  • Bryan Johnson · Magnesium · uses
    • 22 Oct 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Aug 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 8 Jul 2026 · Iron · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Has had low iron for 11 years and despite eating meat and trying all forms of iron supplementation at different times and sequences, none of it worked to raise his iron or ferritin levels.
    • 7 Jul 2026 · Iron · uses · X ↗
      Had low iron for 11 years, with ferritin averaging 38 ng/mL, and has finally boosted it back to healthy levels.
    • 4 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 4 May 2026 · Zinc · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning for longevity.
    • 4 May 2026 · Inositol · uses · X ↗
      Takes 900 mg of Inositol before bed for sleep.
    • 2 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      He takes 400 mg of Double Wood Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 21 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Apr 2026 · Inositol · uses · X ↗
      Takes 900 mg of Inositol before bed for sleep.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 14 Apr 2026 · Zinc · uses · X ↗
      Takes 15 mg of Zinc in the morning.
    • 8 Apr 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of magnesium L-threonate before bed for sleep.
  • Peter Attia · Potassium · recommends
    • 6 Sep 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States there is some evidence that increasing dietary potassium through potassium-rich foods like bananas and potatoes, rather than supplements, can lower blood pressure.
    • 1 Jun 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Peter reviews the evidence for select off-label medications and supplements commonly used for sleep, including glycine, magnesium, ashwagandha, and phosphatidylserine.
    • 21 Jan 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends eating enough fiber as a bigger lever for health than worrying about seed oils.
    • 18 Jan 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends eating enough fiber.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Emphasizes that it's not just about taking out food, but also adding in foods like fiber to help with satiety, especially for women in midlife.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Amino Acids · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses amino acids, noting they are absorbed faster than whey protein and are a good alternative when she doesn't want a milky substance.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Zinc · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 11 Nov 2025 · Fiber · neutral · X ↗
      Peter Attia covers the true effect sizes for fiber on glycemic control.
    • 9 Nov 2025 · Fiber · uses · YouTube ↗
      Discusses fiber, noting that the general consensus is that more is better, but he questions this dogma because the recommended daily allowance is based almost entirely on epidemiologic studies, which can be misleading.
    • 27 Sep 2025 · Fiber · uses · YouTube ↗
      Takes a fiber supplement all the time and puts fiber in his shakes, emphasizing that people are more fiber deficient than protein deficient.
    • 21 Sep 2025 · Fiber · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends eating more fiber, noting that people are more fiber deficient than protein deficient, and that digestive health is a neglected area of health.
    • 15 Sep 2025 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Peter discusses electrolytes and fiber and the ketogenic diet, specifically preventing magnesium loss.
    • 9 Jul 2025 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium as one of the 'big three' micronutrients for bone health, suggesting a daily intake of 300 to 500 milligrams as a minimum, and personally aims for about a gram of supplemental magnesium.

RAL Summary

Members OnlyTier 4 for Liver Health

The tier rests on riboflavin, a trace nutrient in this chlorella product, and on an orange-eating trial that never tested riboflavin, so the grade has no real study support. So it is graded Tier 4, lower than the rules alone gave.

  • Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.

Where the evidence disagrees: 117 of the 303 human studies found no effect.

More Details

Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects

Body systems: Digestive system, Liver

Combine with: If blood sugar support is the goal, pair chlorella with ingredients that have stronger clinical evidence: berberine (improves insulin sensitivity and lowers fasting glucose), chromium picolinate, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium glycinate, and Ceylon cinnamon extract. Soluble fiber such as psyllium or glucomannan can blunt post-meal glucose spikes. For liver and detox support, chlorella works well with milk thistle (silymarin), NAC, and vitamin C. Omega-3 fish oil can add cardiovascular benefit. Anyone on meds, meds (chlorella is high in vitamin K), or immunosuppressants should consult a clinician first.

Possible side effects: No major side effects reported in the studies at these doses; the only complaint described was tablets arriving crushed in shipping.

Supplement Facts

Moisture 0 · Fat 0 · Fiber 0
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 6 Tablet(s)
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Moisture0†
Protein0
Fat0†
Fiber0†
Ash0†
Carbohydrates0†
Phosphorus0
Iron6.2 mg
Calcium10.4 mg
Potassium29.7 mg
Magnesium9.93 mg
Beta-Carotene960 mcg†
Thiamine468 mcg
Riboflavin135 mcg
Pyridoxine101 mcg†
Vitamin B12114 mcg
Ascorbic Acid117 mcg†
Vitamin E171 mcg
Folic Acid1.5 mcg
Inositol11 mcg†
Zinc32 mcg
Amino Acids0†
Chlorophyllase0†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Chlorella.

Directions: Suggested Use: 6 tablets once or twice a day, with or without a meal. DOSAGES 4 tablets per gram 1 teaspoon = 2 grams Maintenance Dosage: 12 - 20 tabs/day Significant Part of the Diet: 24 - 40 tabs/day Immune System Builder: 44 - 56 tabs/day Primary Source of Protein: 48 - 76 tabs/day Heavy Metal Detoxification: 80 - 120 tabs/day Best before a meal to aid digestion. Serving Size: 3 grams

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Graded November 5, 2026 by the Reverse Age Lab evidence engine, from human studies, real reviews and our biohacker panel. How we grade. Is this medical advice? No. Rala organizes the published evidence; go over any change with your doctor, especially if you take meds.