WHAT DOES CHLOROPHYLL DO?
Have you ever wondered why most plants are green? That's because they contain a compound called chlorophyll. This molecule is responsible for the plants' ability to convert sunlight into energy by means of photosynthesis. And researchers are starting to see some benefits for humans who consume chlorophyll as well.
Medical News Today reports that “some people take [chlorophyll] as a health supplement. The potential benefits of chlorophyll include improving health, boosting energy, and fighting illnesses.” (Berry, 2018) While we're only just beginning to investigate the benefits of chlorophyll in humans, WebMD says, “research has already found that this compound does indeed provide certain health benefits.” (Chlorophyll: Benefits, Safety Information, Dosage, and More, 2020)
What kinds of benefits? According to Dr. Yelena Deshko, using chlorophyll may help in other ways such as with liver detoxification and with conditions such as inflammation and anemia. (Deshko, 2020)
Holistic wellness expert LeNaya Smith Crawford says that chlorophyll is also known as “nature’s life force.” She agrees with Dr. Deshko that chlorophyll can help the body’s natural liver function, as well as helping bring the body’s pH levels into balance. Smith Crawford also points out that according to some studies, chlorophyll may even help dieters with hunger and weight loss issues. (Smith Crawford, 2020)
Dr. Eugene Charles, author of Journey to Healing: The Art and Science of Applied Kinesiology, tells us, “Chlorophyll is responsible—in a way— for all life on earth. It is the ‘blood' of plants and has blood-building properties for our red blood cells. One of the best things you can do is drink Chlorophyll Water. It is a powerful detoxifying, healing and energizing tonic.”
Allie Gregg, a registered dietitian, gives us a number of reasons why she likes Chlorophyll Water. In addition to the detox, weight loss and inflammation-fighting benefits, Chlorophyll Water keeps your hormones in stasis, helps you lose weight, combats body odors, inhibits hunger, makes you feel more energetic, multiplies and replenishes red blood cells, and helps you look younger with radiant skin.(Gregg, R.D., 2021)
Meanwhile, Dr. Vikram Tarugu touts the oxygenating powers of chlorophyll, which he says is "also regarded as the ‘Green Miracle of Nature.'" He explains that an atmosphere with enough oxygen aids the stress balance and makes body and brain more efficient. "Chlorophyll Water has the ability to restore the chemical and cellular layers in our bodies," says Dr. Tarugu. Chlorophyll Water helps to wash away disease-causing pollutants, encourages relaxation, and protects the heart with its strong antioxidant properties. (Tarugu, 2020)
Registered Nurse and Dietician Tori Jensen points out that people have been supplementing their diets with chlorophyll for a long time and reminds us that green veggies get their color from it. Chlorophyll is used to detoxify and deodorize the body, as well as to heal wounds, which it's good at doing from all the antioxidants it contains. She advises, "Eat a variety of green vegetables to get chlorophyll in its natural form, spinach, kale, alfalfa, broccoli, seaweed, wheatgrass, and give yourself a boost with Chlorophyll Water!" (Jensen, 2020)
Nutritionist and dietitian Keith Kantor, Ph.D. explains that Chlorophyll Water quells hunger, helps you lose weight, gets rid of body odor, heals superficial wounds, enhances vitality, removes toxins from blood, and strengthens the immune system. (Chlorophyll Water | Benefits for Performance | Spartan Race, n.d.)
