Almost everyone knows from school that chlorophyll is the substance that gives plants their green color and helps them produce energy from sunlight. However, far fewer people know that this pigment has powerful antioxidant properties and It contains a rich set of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for health. As a dietary supplement, it helps digestion, immune function, cleanse the body, and get rid of excess weight.
Description and basic properties of chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the general name for a group of green pigments in the mesosomes of cyanobacteria and in the chloroplasts of some algae and plants. They are a key factor in the biochemical process of photosynthesis, in which, with the help of sunlight, species containing it convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic compounds and oxygen. .
There are two main forms of chlorophyll – a and b. The differences between them are minor and consist mainly in the fact that each of them absorbs radiation of different wavelengths. The light in the middle part of the spectrum is absorbed the weakest. The green rays that are found there are reflected by the cell walls and give them the characteristic color of plants and blue-green algae.
Although all green plant foods contain chlorophyll, it cannot be fully absorbed by the human body, as most of it is broken down by digestive enzymes before it can be absorbed. This makes dietary supplements a more effective alternative for obtaining it.
The liquid chlorophyll in this Double Wood brand dietary supplement is a natural extract of mulberry leaves with a base of medium-chain triglycerides, which help its absorption by the body.
Health Effects of Chlorophyll
Improves digestive system function – Unlike chlorophyll in plants, liquid chlorophyll retains its properties until it reaches the intestines, where it contributes to improving the microbiome necessary for healthy digestion and absorption of nutrients. In addition, the plant pigment helps improve intestinal transit, balances fluid levels and reduces the risk of constipation.
Helps to reduce excess weight – Scientific studies have shown that chlorophyll helps regulate the secretion of hormones related to hunger, including cholecystokinin, ghrelin and insulin. Its intake not only suppresses appetite, but also maintains the feeling of satiety for longer, preventing compensatory food intake later in the day. In addition, the pigment also helps to speed up metabolism.
Helps prevent cancer and detoxify the liver – Chlorophyll has the ability to bind to potential carcinogens and prevent their absorption in the digestive tract. This prevents them from circulating in the body and reaching more vulnerable tissues. Chlorophyll has been shown to effectively block the absorption of alphatoxin B1 and reduce biomarkers of DNA damage caused by this deadly mycotoxin.
Accelerates wound healing – Chlorophyll slows down the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, thereby contributing to the recovery of mechanically damaged tissues and preventing possible infections. Since the 1940s, it has been used in balms intended for the treatment of persistent injuries such as vascular ulcers and decubitus ulcers.
There is scientific evidence of chlorophyll's potential in eliminating free radicals, in maintaining heart and skin health, and in treating conditions such as arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection, and others.
Dosage and administration
Application: Contributes to the normal state of the body.
Note: Not to be used by pregnant, lactating women or persons under 18 years of age. Not to be used as a substitute for a varied and nutritious diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Recommended daily dose of the product: For adults over 18 years: 0.05 ml. (1/2 dropper) once a day, in 240 ml. of water.
Storage: In a cool, dry place, out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight!
Expiration and batch: Marked on the packaging.
