Chlorophyll is a plant element that carries out photosynthesis and is the reason behind a plant’s green color.
Chlorophyll has been used as a long time remedy for halitosis (bad breath), and has been used to diminish odors caused by infected wounds, urine, and feces. Chlorophyll also has wound-healing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chlorophyll, in the past, was used to stimulate blood cell formation in persons suffering from anemia and to treat a variety of gastrointestinal ills, including constipation. Various research studies have suggested that chlorophyll might aid in the detoxification of cancer-causing substances as well.
Although people who consume inadequate amounts of green vegetable foods show low levels of chlorophyll, chlorophyll is considered a nonessential nutrient; and therefore, a true deficiency does not occur.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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