Chlorelle
Food supplement declared in France, declaration No 2022-11-1044, decision dated 23 November 2022
Chlorelle (Arkopharma) is a food supplement declared in France. Status: declared in France, may be marketed. None of the rules we check flags an issue with its declared composition.
- Brand
- Arkopharma
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- LABORATOIRES ARKOPHARMA
- Status
- Declared in France, may be marketed: the authorities did not object to the declaration (this is neither an authorisation nor a safety assessment)
- Form
- Tablet
- Daily dose
- 2 à 3 comprimés par jour
- Directions for use
- Prendre 2 à 3 comprimés par jour au moment du repas avec un grand verre d'eau.
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Adolescents (under 18), Breastfeeding women, Pregnant women
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Detox / Drainage
Declaration 189771, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck | Plante entière | Poudre (de plantes séchées ou broyées) | 1,500 mg |
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
Regulatory points
None of the rules we check applies to the declared ingredients.
This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
CHLORELLA - CHLORELLA VULGARIS
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Applies to products providing 250 mg or more of chlorella per day or 6 µg or more vitamin K per day.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (Ohkawa et al. 1995; NNHPD Multi-vitamin/mineral supplements monograph).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Ohkawa S, Yoneda Y, Ohsumi Y, Tabuchi M. Warfarin therapy and chlorella. Rinsho Shinkeigaku 1995;35(7):806-807. PubMed Case report
Applies to products containing chlorella enriched with selenium and providing more than 70 µg of selenium per day.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a history of non-melanoma skin cancer (Doucha et al. 2009; NNHPD Multi-vitamin/mineral supplements monograph).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Doucha J, Livansky K, Kotrbacek V, Zachleder V. Production of Chlorella biomass enriched by selenium and its use in animal nutrition: a review. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 2009;83(6):1001-1008. PubMed Review article
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (Tiberg et al. 1995).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Tiberg E, Dreborg S, Bjorksten B. Allergy to green algae (Chlorella) among children. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 1995;96(2):257-259. PubMed
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
Other declarations with the same name
This name is used by more than 10 declarations from different companies, so it does not identify one product. See every declaration with this name.
Brand : Arkopharma
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