The Skinny on Chlorophyll

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Not just a wellness trend of adding colour and flavour to your ordinary water, but a daily splash of liquid chlorophyll has potent benefits to your overall health when taken consistently.

Chlorophyll is essential for plant photosynthesis; transmuting light into energy and nutrients. It is the substance that gives a plant the colour green. It plays a vital role in keeping plants healthy.

As our physical bodies are primarily made of the same building blocks (nucleotides) as plants, researchers suggest and report that chlorophyll is a natural source of antioxidants and include many potential health benefits as it promotes alkalization. Some benefits include: stimulating the immune system, eliminating fungus in the body, detoxifying blood and improves the quality of red blood cells, aids healthy flora in the intestines, eliminates bad odors, boosts energy, reduces inflammation of the skin, aids weight loss and prevents cancer (Joe Bowman and Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D)

Chlorophyll can be taken orally in forms of tablets or liquids. It can also be applied topically in ointment or spray form to optimize wound healing.

Chlorophyll is not known to be toxic, but the possible side effects are: digestive problems, loose stool and itching/burning when applied topically.

I absolutely love Land Art Chlorophyll Mint Liquid. This brand also has a variety of flavours such as: eucalyptus, apple, lime+basil, unflavoured. There are also vegan capsules available if you prefer to ingest without actually tasting the chlorophyll.

As always, chat with your doctor before you decide to take any natural herb or supplement, especially if you are already taking any medication or experiencing any health concerns.

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