Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 22 | Page 25

Chlorophyll, Alkalizing Effects and Gut Immune Health Benefits from Greens†
No doubt you’ve heard of chlorophyll. It’s what’s in green plants giving them their green
appearance. It is plants’ “green blood.” Chlorophyll can convert the sun’s energy into
chemical energy through “photosynthesis.” It’s nothing short of spectacular.
What you may not know about chlorophyll, however, is that its chemical makeup is
similar to the oxygen-carrying part of the blood’s hemoglobin, called heme. Hemoglobin,
of course, is what’s in human blood carrying oxygen from the lungs to the
other cells and tissues of the body.
Interestingly, much of what builds and sustains the essential
elements of blood is also found in foods packed with
chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a health-boosting green
machine, too. Among other things, research
points out that chlorophyll stimulates red blood
cells’ quality and quantity, supports healthy
oxygenation, detoxifies the liver, boosts energy
levels, cleans the digestive tract and is a
powerful antioxidant that fights off free
radicals. Greens also have a strong
alkalizing effect on the body.
But wait; there’s more. Greens can
also bolster immunity—starting with
the gut. Researchers from Babraham
Institute in Cambridge and the
Medical Research Council’s National
Institute for Medical Research found
that what’s in green veggies such
as broccoli and Chinese cabbage
interact positively with immune
cells in the gut, providing greater
protection against unwanted invaders.
And that’s no small deal, since up to
80 percent of your immune cells are
housed in the gut!
Now back to greens. Researchers
found that the gut immune cells, called
intraepithelial lymphocytes, or IELs, are
protected by and increased in numbers by green
veggies’ chemical makeup. But here’s the kicker:
the green veggies’ compounds activate those precious
immune cells!
There are numerous greens benefits,
but be sure you get some of the greenest
greens around. Not all greens weigh in the same
nutritionally or in quality. Truth is, there are some greens
that are just plain ol’ foods and others that classify as
“superfoods”—foods that provide health benefits far beyond
their recognized nutritional value.
So make sure your greens are the greenest, nutrient-dense,
juiced, CLEAN—Certified USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project
Verified available.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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