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| Super Green Foods |
| Chlorophyll, which gives plants their beautiful green color, is found in the chloroplast section of plant cells, where sunlight is converted to chemical energy in the process known as photosynthesis. Chlorophyll, like other plant pigments, is a powerful antioxidant and anticancer agent. In one study published in the journal Mutation Research, 23 chlorophyll proved to be a more effective antimutagen than all known anticancer vitamins, including vitamins A, C, and E. Chlorophyll works as an antioxidant and has an incredible ability to neutralize carcinogens such as aflatoxins. |
| Chlorophyll extracts have been shown to stimulate the growth of new skin tissue in wounds. Chlorophyll is especially active in wounds that refuse to heal using normal treatments. French scientists have shown that alfalfa can reduce damaged tissue caused by radiotherapy. Radiation burns have been repaired by other plants that contain significant amounts of chlorophyll, suggesting that this substance may be the common active constituent. |
| Chlorella |
| Chlorella is a one-cell blue-green alga that is highly nutritive as a food and also stimulates the immune system. It increases macrophage activity and has shown antitumor effects. Chorellan is a substance found in chlorella that stimulates interferon production. There are several papers on the prevention and/or inhibition of cancer using chlorella as well as documentation of its DNA repair mechanism.24 One of the many benefits of chlorella is its ability to increase serum albumin levels. A drop in albumin level has many negative effects on the body. Of all the super green foods, chlorella is the one that impresses me the most. |
| Green Barley Grass |
| Young green barley leaves have potent pharmacological actions, including antioxidative activity, anti-inflammatory effects, and antiallergic activity. A flavonoid, 2-O-glycosyl isovitexin, was isolated and identified to be the major active component. Its antioxidant properties seem to be most active against lipid peroxidation, which means it can prevent fats in the body from oxidizing. |
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