Wheatgrass [5 inch] - 20 g

What is Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is the common name for the shoots of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It's harvested early in its development, typically 7-10 days after planting, for use as a dietary supplement.

About 70% of each sprout is made up of chlorophyll, which gives wheatgrass its bright green color. Chlorophyll is the green pigment that plants use to make food during photosynthesis. The structure of chlorophyll is similar to that of hemoglobin, the protein in your blood that carries oxygen to your tissues. So, it's sometimes also called “green blood."

Wheatgrass is used in Ayurveda to treat high acid levels, inflammation in the colon, poor kidney function, and wounds. Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India over 3,000 years ago, and its practitioners say that lifestyle changes and natural therapies can help balance your body, mind, spirit, and environment. Wheatgrass is also used in folk medicine to treat colds, coughs, fevers, gout, infections, joint pain, chronic skin disorders, constipation, and swelling of the throat and mouth.

Health Benefits of Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is low in calories and high in nutrients, including antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, and minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and iron. Antioxidants are chemicals that fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals can cause damage to your cells, which may lead to heart disease, cancer, and other long-term health conditions. With high levels of nutrients and antioxidants, wheatgrass has a lot of potential for health benefits.