The Magic of Wheatgrass Supplements

Wheatgrass Juice

If you are looking for an amazing super-food as well as a green food then wheatgrass is the answer. As a super-food it is jam-packed with vitamins and minerals and it also imparts users with many health benefits. Because it is a green food you know it was cultivated organically without potentially dangerous synthetic chemicals, which is an added bonus.

What Exactly Is Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is a type of wheat, which you probably know is a type of grass. It is both cultivated and harvested in much different ways than common wheat and if you cultivate it yourself at home it looks like nice, green grass. 

Along with it's lengthy list of health benefits you may also run into it going by a number of other names. Some other names for wheatgrass are couchgrass, dog grass, cutch, durfa frass, quackgrass, quitch grass, scotch quelch, twitch grass and even witch grass.

It is derived from the cotyledons of common wheat. A cotyledon is part of the embryo of the seed of a plant. In grasses, such as wheat, the cotyledons are highly modified into unique "seed leaves." Wheatgrass is often compared to malt wheat in the growing process, but it is actually allowed to grow longer than malt. Properly harvesting and utilizing your own wheatgrass can be tricky and also involves a special juicer. Luckily, you can buy the raw product, juice, a powder form and even a tablet at most specialty food stores.

Benefits of Wheatgrass

Like any super-food, wheatgrass has high concentrations of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It contains large amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iron and magnesium. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties as well as improves your immune system.

Wheatgrass does a few other great things in the body as well. It increases your production of hemoglobin, making it easier for your red blood cells to transport oxygen. This keeps you energized, feeling great and is one of the factors contributing to wheatgrass' immune-boosting. This also helps to purify the blood and remove toxins from the bloodstream as well as from the liver. This includes heavy metals as well as drug deposits.

Along with cleansing the blood, wheatgrass is a mile diuretic. This means that it will cleans your urinary tract. It flushes toxins from the urethra, bladder and prostate. Couple this with its bacterial-fighting qualities and it is the perfect way to deal with a urinary tract or similar infection.

Who Should Take Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is good for everyone. Not only does it have all of these benefits, but it also has little no negative side effects and is safe in both food and medicinal quantities. Some people do not like the flavor, but the pill and tablet forms can remedy that. Most people choose to take a shot of wheatgrass juice or they mix the powder in with another fruit juice or in smoothies. The nutrients in wheatgrass as so concentrated that you do not need much to reap the benefits. In most cases you simply need to follow the instructions on the packaging to make wheatgrass a part of your diet.

People with diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol can all benefit greatly from the effect wheatgrass has on red blood cells. It improves digestion and also eases the symptoms of respiratory conditions, including the common cold and sore throats. Because it is so great at cleansing the body it is a staple of any detox regimen as well. Again, it is also an excellent way to deal with urinary tract infections, bladder infections and even kidney stones.

Depending upon why you want to start taking wheatgrass, you may consider consulting with your doctor or a dietitian. If you are interested in wheatgrass for a certain condition, you may need to take it different or in a different amount. Dosing may also change depending on your short and long-term plans for wheatgrass consumption.

Legality of Wheatgrass

Currently, wheatgrass is a very popular health food. There is also a great deal of scientific research going on that pertains to its benefits. Because of its many benefits with basically no side effects, there are no regulations at this time. Not only can you easily buy wheatgrass in its many forms, but you may also grow you own at home. This is a very economical option for those with patience and a green thumb. Wheatgrass is definitely worth trying. 

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