Tag: Natural chelator

According to Eric Beckman, PhD, a professor of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, citric acid is a very good chelating agent, capable of grabbing positively charged ions like calcium and magnesium. While known for its culinary uses, this naturally occurring organic acid serves as a powerful chelating agent in numerous industrial and household applications.

Over 90% of microalgae species can absorb heavy metals from their environment, which raises a critical question for consumers: does chlorella have heavy metals? While chlorella is known for its ability to bind to and help remove toxins, this powerful cleansing property means it can also absorb environmental contaminants during cultivation.