Doesn't it seem like when it comes to nutrition or more opinions than facts to go around?

Every day we hear new theories about diets, supplements, best foods, my role is to take

them mystery out of good nutrition and look at the science.

Welcome to the Nutrition Facts Podcast.

I'm your host and Dr. Michael Greger.

And I'm here to bring you an evidence-based approach to the best way to live a healthier

longer life.

Today we focus on loving our liver.

The liver is among many other functions, a crucial detoxification organ.

So what are the best ways to keep it healthy?

Let's start with Clorella.

In our first story, Clorella is put to the test for liver disease cholesterol in detoxifying

carcinogens.

Depression is a debilitating mental disorder with severe impairment to quality of life.

The drugs don't work particularly well, have a bunch of side effects.

So searching for alternative antidepressant agents with proper efficacy and safety is necessary.

Well, there is this green algae called Clorella that's been used as a dietary supplement

in alternative medicine in Asia for centuries.

Why not?

Cloted to the test.

Our randomized control trial of Clorella in patients with major depression.

Subjects were randomized to standard therapy or standard therapy plus 1800 milligrams

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