In natural medicine, as early as Ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago, in Indian Ayurveda and in Chinese traditional medicine, people have valued the effects of wheatgrass and its wide range of health benefits for humans for thousands of years. The green juice of young wheat grass provides the body with nutrients, increases the organism's nutrient absorption, strengthens our immune system, is a detox agent that can flush out accumulated toxins such as heavy metals, destroys free radicals and even improves our skin's appearance. Read now how you too can derive health benefits from the “green gold” of wheatgrass.
Wheatgrass is highly nutrient-rich, which means it provides an extra dose of energy. One of the main components found in large quantities is chlorophyll. It helps with renewal processes and neutralizes toxins. The green plant pigment, which is considered “concentrated solar power”,causes according to researchersan improvement in the function of the cardiovascular system and helps to keep organs such as the lungs, intestines and uterus in a healthy condition. It is also said to be helpful for chronic ulcers and various health problems with the ear, nose and eyes. Theantioxidant propertiesWheatgrass consists of a number of vitamins and minerals that neutralize free radicals, thereby preventing and defusing diseases that develop from them. These active ingredients help to slow down the aging process.
Wheatgrass effects on health
The health effects of consuming wheatgrass are numerous. We will introduce you to the three most important ones - detox, strengthening the immune system and skin and antiaging. The others, no lessimportant traditionally known effectson health, are only mentioned here below. These are:
- High nutrient supply with chlorophyll
- Increasing oxygen enrichment in the body
- Promoting a healthy metabolism
- Supporting a healthy acid-base balance in the body
- Antibacterial effect that suppresses the growth of pathogens
- Renewal and strengthening of the blood
- Possible restoration of fertility and hormonal balance
- Restoration of damaged tissue
- Detoxifying the body of heavy metals
- Liver cleanse
- Helps regulate blood sugar
- Antiseptic effect, eliminates odors, helps with streptococcal infections, wounds, sinusitis, ear infections and scars
- Helps dental health
- Provides relief from sore throats
- Supports the skin with psoriasis and eczema
- Improves digestion
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes eye health, especially night vision
- Improves sleep disorders
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves nerve signals and promotes well-being
Wheatgrass effect: detox
Wheatgrass alkalizes the body's environment and contains many detoxifying nutrients that support the body's own detoxification mechanisms. Cell and liver toxins as well as toxins stored in the intestine are flushed out by taking wheatgrass juice. TheChlorophyll transportedthe toxins accumulated in the cells and fatty tissue into the bloodstream, where they are eliminated. Be careful, this cleansing mechanism may be accompanied by nausea, fever and cramps. These can be side effects of the detoxification process, during which the liver is revitalized. Wheatgrass is not a normal food, but a natural medicine that carries out serious detoxification processes in the body. Before starting a treatment, talk to your doctor.
Strengthening the immune system
The enzyme and amino acid complex contained in wheatgrass support the body's immune system, helping to strengthen it and fight pathogens and even carcinogens. It increases the number of red blood cells in the body and the vitamins it contains further strengthen immunity. It increases the body's nutrient absorption capacity and thus contributes to the optimal supply of important nutrients to the cells that might otherwise not be absorbed and metabolized.
Wheatgrass effect: skin and antiaging
Fully loaded with ingredients such as vitamins, enzymes and amino acids, wheatgrass helps detoxify various physiological body systems. Theimproves blood circulationand gives the skin a healthy glow. The amazing properties of the substance chlorophyll help to stop the aging process of the skin. It also stops the growth of harmful bacteria and thus reduces the appearance of acne on the skin. The slowed bacterial growth in turn promotes the regeneration of skin cells and supports the restoration of a beautiful complexion.
Wheatgrass in various dosage forms
Wheatgrass is not very suitable as a raw food as it can cause choking or nausea. According to doctors, the best dosage form is a juice that comes closest to the natural form of the superfood, as it promises the best possible absorption of all nutrients. However, if you don't have the opportunity to get fresh juice, the second best alternative is to use the powder of the dried plant. Other wheatgrass product forms are also available commercially, such as capsules, pills and tablets, which are of course also suitable.
Wheatgrass effect: daily dose, precautions and risks
The right dose of wheatgrass juice
A fixed amount of intake has not yet been recorded in the literature. Doctors' experiences report patients who started with 30 ml per day and increased the dose to a maximum of 60 ml per day from the second week onwards, with no further increase in the following weeks. For alternative products, such as wheatgrass powder or tablets, please refer to the relevant package instructions for dosage information.
Precautions and typical detoxification symptoms
Wheatgrass is not a food, but a detoxifying herb. Therefore, one should not overuse it and not take it for too long periods of time. The detox process in the body can mean that you may experience unpleasant symptoms typical of detoxification, such as mild nausea. In this case, doctors recommend lying down and letting this detoxification process take place. In any case, it is advisable to seek prior medical advice in order to minimize any risks and feel more comfortable.
Risks and contraindications
If you are allergic or have a chronic illness or are taking medication, please speak to your doctor in advance. Pregnant women and children should also speak to their doctor before taking it. It is not advisable to take wheatgrass up to 2 weeks before or immediately after surgical procedures as it may cause changes in blood flow.
