![]() (25) Chlorophyll would therefore be an ingredient with great potential in the development of new skin drugs. Studies also show that chlorophyll, particularly type A chlorophyll, has remarkable anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cytokines responsible for inflammatory reactions. (2,3,17) Chlorophyllin would also have a therapeutic effect in the treatment of colon cancer by acting on ribonucleotide reductase. Studies show that chlorophyllin has promising effects in cancer prevention as it would be able to prevent the mutation of our cells and fight the free radicals responsible for damaging our cells thereby causing long-term cancers. Cancer prevention and treatment of colon cancer. (2,9,10)Īnother study would show that taking chlorophyll could help the body eliminate other dangerous toxins (triethylamines). Chlorophyll can also disable intermediate aflatoxin-DNA compounds that trigger cancer. They are very dangerous to the liver, and because they bind to DNA, can cause cancer. ![]() (8) Aflatoxins are toxins produced by microscopic mold on peanuts, among other things. Other known health benefits according to the consulted researchĪlthough two health claims are already permitted by Health Canada, several other health benefits of chlorophyll are currently being studied and the results are promising.Ĭhlorophyll binds to aflatoxins and promotes their elimination (detoxification). Other studies have shown highly beneficial effects in patients who have undergone a colostomy (11,12). It is thanks in part to its ability to bind to certain organic molecules responsible for bad odors such as putrescin and cadaverine that chlorophyll succeeds in neutralizing bad odors. Health Canada recognizes and allows health claims to be made on two levels.Ĭhlorophyllin’s antioxidant capacity is about 2000 times greater than that of blueberry juice and 20 times greater than that of resveratrol, an organic molecule recognized as one of the best tools to fight oxidative damage induced by chemical carcinogens and radiation.So, it is a great way to fight free radicals daily! (5,10)Ĭhlorophyll has the ability to reduce bad breath, food odors, perspiration odors, and intestinal odors. Health Benefits of Chlorophyll Recognized by Health Canada There are many health benefits to consume chlorophyll on a daily basis and scientific evidence is accumulating. Here are the key health benefits recognized by Health Canada as well as other positive effects that are currently being studied. (31) In its natural state, chlorophyll is therefore soluble in lipids (oils). Also, the branching of the chlorophyll molecule is longer, and it also makes it insoluble in water. Indeed, although the two molecules have a similar ring, we can see that the hemoglobin has an iron atom in its center while the chlorophyll has a magnesium atom. In fact, they have several similarities, but chlorophyll is very different from our red blood cells. Have you ever heard that chlorophyll is the blood of plants? Some even say that the chlorophyll molecule resembles our red blood cells. In general, chlorophyll A is found three times more than chlorophyll B. Several types of chlorophyll coexist but the two main types are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. In its natural state, there are five types of chlorophyll, four of which are dominant in the plant kingdom and another type that is exclusive to the world of microorganisms (prokaryotes).Ĭhlorophyll A: Found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria.Ĭhlorophyll B: Found in green plants and algae.Ĭhlorophyll C: Found in diatoms, brown algae, and dinophytes.Ĭhlorophyll E: Found in some prokaryotes. Even though it is so small to our eyes, chlorophyll is ubiquitous and plays a big role on Earth. ![]() (38)Ĭhlorophyll is therefore essential to our life and survival. It is photosynthesis and therefore chlorophyll that is also the source of virtually all the oxygen we breathe on Earth. (27, 28) Chlorophyll is therefore essential to life as it allows the entire food chain to feed on the energy it produces. Chlorophyll is responsible for photosynthesis, a process that, from light, carbon dioxide, and water, produces sugars called carbohydrates (energy). ![]() Present in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, chlorophyll is the green pigment that gives colour to tree leaves and plants. ![]()
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