There are many benefits to consuming leafy green vegetables, as they contain chlorophyll extract—the substance that gives plants their green color. Liquid chlorophyll supplements or tablets have become increasingly popular recently.
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Chlorophyll is an antioxidant that supports overall health. In dietary supplements, it is often not sold under the common name “chlorophyll,” but rather as chlorophyllin, a water-soluble form. Chlorophyllin contains copper and sodium, minerals added to help the body absorb it more easily.
What is Super Chlorophyll?
Super Chlorophyll is a dietary supplement extracted from the green chlorophyll pigment found in plants. It is characterized as a highly concentrated natural compound (often copper chlorophyllin) used to promote overall health, detoxify the body, improve blood oxygen levels, and help eliminate internal odors. It is usually available in liquid or powder form to be mixed with water. Consulting a physician before use is recommended, especially during pregnancy or when taking certain medications.
The effects of chlorophyll are still not fully understood. Experts say it may offer several benefits, such as increasing red blood cell count, aiding weight loss, treating skin damage, neutralizing toxins, reducing inflammation, and preventing cancer. While this list is impressive, only a limited number of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, according to the health website Health.
How does Super Chlorophyll fight cell damage?
Chlorophyll acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help prevent or delay cell damage and combat oxidative stress, which can lead to aging and disease.
A diet rich in antioxidants helps counteract the effects of cell damage and may also reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and cancer.
Reduces inflammation
Chlorophyll contains anti-inflammatory compounds such as phytol, which help reduce inflammation in the body.
Taking chlorophyll supplements may reduce swelling and pain in people suffering from inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. More research is needed to confirm these findings.
How does Super Chlorophyll support red blood cells?
Chlorophyll is similar in structure to hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. In some cases, chlorophyll may mimic hemoglobin’s function.
It may help treat conditions characterized by low hemoglobin levels, such as iron-deficiency anemia.
People with iron-deficiency anemia lack the iron needed to produce oxygen-rich red blood cells. Symptoms include weakness, headaches, and irregular heartbeat.
Further research is still needed to determine whether chlorophyll supplements are an effective complementary treatment for anemia.
Benefits for the skin
Copper sodium chlorophyllin—a compound derived from chlorophyll—is used to promote wound healing when applied to the skin and is found in Super Chlorophyll supplements.
Some evidence suggests that topical copper sodium chlorophyllin may provide additional skin benefits, including reducing pore size, improving overall skin texture, preventing the loss of hyaluronic acid (which moisturizes the skin), reducing facial redness, and treating acne.
May help with weight loss
A study conducted on 50 people found that foods rich in phytonutrients, such as chlorophyll, may help treat obesity. Phytonutrients are plant compounds that promote health.
Participants who consumed higher amounts of phytonutrients had lower body fat percentages compared with others. Researchers noted that chlorophyll intake showed the greatest difference between individuals with “healthy” and “obese” body compositions.
Eating nutrient-rich foods such as those containing chlorophyll can help with weight management. Green fruits and vegetables rich in chlorophyll are also sources of fiber, minerals, and vitamins essential for weight control and overall health.
Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for certain types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
Fights unpleasant odors
Studies have shown that chlorophyll found in Super Chlorophyll supplements inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Some natural deodorants even contain chlorophyll. More research is needed to determine how effective chlorophyll is at neutralizing odors.
May reduce cancer risk
Some evidence suggests that chlorophyll may contribute to the prevention or treatment of certain cancers. Chlorophyll is structurally similar to other antioxidant pigments that inhibit the spread of cancer cells.
One study examined the effect of chlorophyll on the spread of pancreatic cancer and found that it reduced the size of pancreatic tumors.
It is important to note that researchers studied the effects of chlorophyll on human pancreatic cancer only in mice. Most studies have been conducted on animals or in laboratories (test tubes). More human research is needed to determine whether chlorophyll helps prevent or treat cancer.
Good sources of chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is naturally found in green plants and herbs such as basil, kale, parsley, seaweed, spinach, and wheatgrass.
How can chlorophyll be consumed?
You can increase your intake of green plants and herbs in your diet to benefit from chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll can also be taken as a liquid dietary supplement or in tablet form. These supplements usually contain chlorophyllin, a semi-synthetic form of chlorophyll made from sodium and copper salts.
Some people use chlorophyll topically to treat wounds or improve skin health. When taken orally in small amounts or in quantities obtained from food, chlorophyll is generally safe, and no serious side effects have been reported.
However, it is still unclear how safe large doses of chlorophyll are or whether it is safe to apply it directly to the skin. There is also insufficient research to determine whether chlorophyll supplements are safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
