You probably remember chlorophyll from your 8th grade biology class… it absorbs energy from the sun to stimulate photosynthesis; it makes plants green; it helps plants grow and breathe; it’s like the blood that runs through the veins of plant matter… yada, yada, yada. But what you may not know are the remarkable effects chlorophyll has on the human body. Chlorophyll is actually really similar in composition to human blood, except it has magnesium as its central atom, as opposed to iron in human blood. This unique similarity causes mineral-rich chlorophyll to have a whole slew of amazing benefits for the human body, including:
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anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and wound healing properties
- helps to grow and repair tissue
- purifies the blood
- neutralizes free radicals and prevents cell damage
- stimulates red blood cells to improve oxygen supply
- anti-carcinogenic properties that prevent carciogens from binding with DNA in organs
- helps to assimilate magnesium and calcium in the body
- helps to neutralize air pollution that we breathe in
- fights bad breath, body odor, and odors in body waste
The list goes on, and on, and on… After one of my doctors recommended chlorophyll to me to combat some potentially pre-cancerous cells she had found, I noticed so many benefits! Not only did the bad cells go away, but I also stopped having to use deodorants and anti-perspirants (most of which are incidentally super unhealthy and carcinogenic) in favor of natural rock salt (stay tuned for a post about all that!), and I’ve kissed morning breath goodbye! I highly recommend adding chlorophyll to your supplement regiment for anyone with a cancerous or pre-cancerous condition, body or breath odor, or anyone who just wants to boost their anti-oxidant power!! I mix 2 tbsp in water every night before bed, but for the first 6 months or so, I took that amount in the morning as well (per my doctor’s recommendations), and it worked like a magical, miracle little charm.
The brands I like are Chlorofresh (I like the natural mint flavor!), and World Organic.
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