Still haven’t ditched your toxic deodorant, toothpaste or mouthwash because you’re worried about odor? Liquid chlorophyll is one of the most underrated, yet most beneficial natural products available and might be the answer to helping you take one more great green step towards total health.
So what is chlorophyll? In basic terms, chlorophyll is what makes plants green. Through photosynthesis, plants convert the sun’s energy into chlorophyll and then release oxygen into the atmosphere. (Flashback to high school biology anyone?) Just as blood is important for human life, chlorophyll is important for plant life. If the chlorophyll is drained from a plant, it will die.
The benefits of chlorophyll, found in both foods and supplements are numerous. Chlorophyll is best known as a powerful anti-oxidant, cleanser, and detox with anti-inflammatory properties. It stimulates and assists in the repair and healing of damaged tissues. Chlorophyll is also a wonderful filter for pollutants; in fact, regular ingestion of chlorophyll has proven to be a great neutralizer of environmental pollution and would be beneficial for smokers. Chlorophyll has great deodorizing properties and can reduce body odor and bad breath. Chlorophyll has also been known to fight the deposit of carcinogens in the body and is known to help in dealing with the side-effects of drugs and other toxins.
What’s the best way to get it in your diet? The best sources of chlorophyll are raw, leafy green vegetables, Wheatgrass, barley, alfalfa, and Spirulina (blue green algae). Keep in mind that cooking vegetables, even lightly usually kills the chlorophyll content in the plant. Another fantastic source is Liquid Chlorophyll from Nature’s Sunshine. I’m not affiliated with this brand but have found that it is the most refreshing and tasty liquid chlorophyll (also preservative free in Canada!) that I have come across yet. I have not been able to confirm if there is a preservative free version in the USA, though I expect they’ll roll out a version due to popular demand.
Taking liquid chlorophyll has helped me let go of the last of my questionable personal care products. It truly cleanses and deodorizes from the inside out and I no longer need any fancy soaps, pastes, washes, creams or sprays. It’s become my refreshing ritual to have a glass of water and liquid chlorophyll first thing in the morning and I feel energized even before having breakfast.
How do you get your daily dose of super greens?
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Very informative. I can tell you are back at after reading this post. Did you hear about the pacifier recall in Canada? Yikes!
Love this stuff! Don’t take it everyday as I am still occasionally nursing and it is part of a detox, but really you can’t beat the energy and just overall fresh feeling I get when drinking it in my water!
I don’t really know much about liquid chlorophyll, so your post is very interesting to me. Thanks for the info!
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BOO. I am in the US, I will do some addtl research to see if I can scope out some preservative free. So you have any suggestions for how much to consume? starting out do you take the same or do I need to build up? Anxious to get started! heard so many good things!
Thanks for your comments!
@Karissa – There will likely be a dose suggestion on the label however I usually just do a squirt into a tall glass of water so the water turns light green (but tastes great!) Let me know what you think
I’ll have to do some more research about this, but I am definitely intrigued. Being able to get rid of all the potentially toxic personal care products I have yet to give up will really make my life healthier. Thanks for the tip! I Stumbled you too!
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How does it taste? I’m all about natural healing remedies but from the picture I can’t imagine the taste is all that pleasant.
@ AC Doctor – the picture shown is actually of wheat grass, and yes wheat grass does take some getting used. The liquid chlorophyll I recommend in the article is very refreshing. I love it, it’s the best one I’ve come across. Thanks for commenting
is it okay to take if nursing?
@Lidia – I’m not in a position to give advice to you like this, I recommend double checking with a midwife or NPD who has an understanding about various “greens.” Personally yes, I do take a small amount a few times a week while pregnant and nursing. Thanks for dropping by to say hi!
Hey guys.
Im wondering if the copper level is too high in most Liquid Chlorophyll products?
Im also kind of confused, Chlorophyll is spose to get rid of mercury and other harmfull metals in our system isn’t it? If so, why would they put copper in it?
Can someone plese help me with these questions?
@Matt – You may be referring to Sodium copper chlorophyllin, which is stabilized chlorophyll. As I understand, they are sodium copper salts derived from chlorophyll and are beneficial in fighting cancer as they help inhibit carcinogens from reaching the tissues. As for levels being too high? This is not something I am familiar with. I would be sure that your supplement is a mixture of both chlorophyll and Sodium copper chlorophyllin. That being said, you can always choose another form to get your greens, say, by adding juiced wheat grass etc..to your diet.
just started taking and it is very refreshing. I heard it flushes fat cells from the liver and helps reduce belly fat. Have you heard this.
have taken liquid chlorophyll since 1990 but stop,today managed to get one but the taste is not the same as the old nature sunshine which I usually take