Chlorophyll
Overview
Chlorophyll is a chromoprotein that provides the green pigmentation of plants and used by the plants to trap light needed for photosynthesis (conversion of sunlight into carbohydrates).
Health Benefits of Chlorophyll
Cardiovascular System
Chlorophyll may rejuvenate old Red Blood Cells and may promote new Blood Cell growth. [1]
Digestive System
Chlorophyll may help to prevent and eliminate Body Odor.
Chlorophyll may alleviate Halitosis. [2]
Chlorophyll the Chlorophyll-a form alleviates Pancreatitis: [3]
In one study, Chlorophyll-a derived from Green Barley Juice was described in a trial on Pancreatitis patients as being fairly effective in 33% of cases, somewhat effective in 42% of cases and ineffective in 25% of cases.
Excretory System
Chlorophyll may improve the function of the Kidneys.
Immune System
Chlorophyll has been Identified as one of the factors that may inhibit the mutation promoting effect of carcinogens requiring metabolic activation - it may thereby help to prevent some forms of Cancer: [4]
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