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Wheatgrass is the young sprouts of the red wheatberry seeds.
Wheatgrass provides the following nutrients:
- Chlorophyll
- Amino acids
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Enzymes
- Wheatgrass is juiced to provide a concentrated amount of all of its nutrients
- Wheatgrass is commonly sold through many health food stores
- Juice companies also sell wheatgrass in their juices, shakes and other products
Due to the concentrated amounts nutrients it contains, wheatgrass juice is reported to have the following health benefits:
- Helps to maintain healthy digestion through the actions of chlorophyll, a natural antibiotic
- Purifies and maintains the blood to a healthy level by removing toxins and breaking down mucous
- Very energizing and useful for assisting the body in times of increased stress or illness
- Works as an excellent all round detoxifier
Last reviewed: 30 September 2007 || Last updated: 14 March 2010
Related Articles
references
- Meyerowitz S. Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health. Sproutman Publications; 6th edition, 1999
- Smith L, Smith R. Wheatgrass : Superfood for a New Millennium. Vital Health Publishing, 2000
To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Wheatgrass (Australia) - PDF
- Hippocrates Health Institute - Benefits of Wheatgrass (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
