Wheatgrass is nutrient-dense & packed with Vitamins: High in iron, calcium and magnesium. It is also vitamin-rich, particularly Vitamins A, C and E as well as containing 8 essential amino acids (meaning our bodies can’t produce them alone, so they have to be ingested.)
It also contains various antioxidants: Which prevent cell damage and reduce oxidative stress as well as possibly protecting against heart disease and cancer and various other health issues.
Plus, it is one of the best sources for living chlorophyll: Wheatgrass juice, in particular, is one of the best sources available (as long as it is from a fresh, living plant) and the juice contains around 70% chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is in all green plants and has a plethora of health benefits. From reducing inflammation, building blood, energising, deodorising, detoxifying, cancer prevention and weight loss etc. In fact, the majority of benefits from Wheatgrass come from the chlorophyll.
May aid blood sugar regulation: Although the majority of studies have, regrettably, been on animals and not humans.
May reduce cholesterol: As well as increasing ‘good’ HDL cholesterol.
Could aid weight loss: Due to the thylakoids within the Wheatgrass that seem to increase ‘full-ness’ and the feeling of satiety, by increasing the release of hormones that decrease hunger.
