Scientists are uncovering chlorophyll’s remarkable potential in preventing and treating cancer. Chlorophyll shows a it can both inhibit carcinogenic uptake and enhance immune function.
Chlorophyll
is a green pigment found in plant cells and helps the plant convert sunlight into energy. It’s found in green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, Brussel sprouts and broccoli.
A study published in the Journal of Cancer Prevention Research tested the effects of chlorophyll on 12,000 animals using chlorophyll
from spinach extract. The study proved the chemoprotective effects by preventing the absorption of carcinogens in the body. Feeding dietary chlorophyll significantly reduced the occurrence of liver tumors (64%) and improved stomach tumors (up to 45%). In fact, a diet containing 10% spinach substantially suppressed tumor development in multiple target organs (intestine, colon, skin, spleen, liver, lung)
Chlorophyll also enhances the immune function by increasing the production of white blood cells and improving the activity of the natural killer cells.
Chlorophyll is chemically like hemoglobin – with the only difference
being that the central element in hemoglobin is iron and in chlorophyll the central element is magnesium.
Read more about Chlorophyll in my article Below. Find out the chlorophyl content of various green vegetables and how to add a
healthy mixure to your dog's diet!
