Wheat Grass Nutrients

Wheat grass is desired by health-conscious individual.

Wheat grass is considered a green food, or a living food. Many people grow it in pots within their homes so they can eat from it when desired.

Clorophyll

The juice from wheat grass contains 70 percent chlorophyll, a nutrient that helps to detoxify the body naturally. This nutrient can be used to counter radiation for cancer patients. It also helps to promote intestinal health.

Amino Acids

There are at least 20 amino acids in wheat grass. These nutrients are said to be beneficial against Alzheimer's and depression. They also are beneficial to diabetes patients and will help to control cholesterol levels.

Vitamin C

Wheat grass has a high concentration of vitamin C, which is thought to help to prevent immune system deficiencies. This vitamin often is taken to help reduce the effects of the common cold or to prevent the illness all together. It also is thought to benefit pregnant women.

References

• Living and Raw Foods: Information on Wheatgrass
• Cleansing Raw Food Diet: What are the Known Benefits of Clorophyll in the Diet
• The Littleton Grist Mill: Why Wheat Grass?
• WebMD: The Benefits of Vitamin C

Resources

• Benefits of Wheatgrass