Chlorophyll is the stuff in plants that makes them green and allows them to absorb energy from the sun. I was surprised when I learned chlorophyll is beneficial for humans. One of the main sources for chlorophyll is alfalfa. Chlorophyll is absorbed by humans every time they eat a green vegetable or salad.
Some of the health benefits include strengthening blood making organs, avoiding anemia, and antioxidant action. It is said to promote digestive health. Some folks claim it helps arthritis and fibromyalgia and inflammatory conditions. It has anti-aging and anti-microbial properties and is said to strengthen the immune system.
Chlorophyll is often used for bad breath and reducing unpleasant body odors. It is also used for constipation and wound healing. Chlorophyll is said to help detoxify the liver, and get rid of cancer toxins. There is also some evidence that it might help in the treatment or prevention of colon cancer. Health care providers use it intravenously for treating pancreatitis.
As far as nutrition is concerned chlorophyll has vitamins A,C,E,K and beta carotene. It contains antioxidants, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium and essential fatty acids.
Some of the side effects of chlorophyll include becoming sensitive to the sun. If you are taking medications that make you sensitive to the sun, chlorophyll makes it worse. It is also not recommended in supplement form for pregnant and breast-feeding women. Chlorophyll comes in supplement form as both tablets and liquid. It is also in green tea as well as the many green vegetables that are available.
Sources:
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/liquid-chlorophyll-benefits-risk#3.
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-712-chlorophyll.aspx?activeingredientid-712-activeingredientname=chlorophyll
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/health-benefits-of-chlorophyll.html
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