Anyone heard about or have personal experience with the herbal dietary supplement chlorophyll?
Dee B asked:
Someone told me that this herbal dietary supplement is good for anemia- which i suffer from. Any ideas about the benefits of it?
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Someone told me that this herbal dietary supplement is good for anemia- which i suffer from. Any ideas about the benefits of it?
December 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
It shouldn’t help with anemia at all…. Chlorophyll is really just a good cleanser. It may have a similar molecular structure to hemoglobin, but it doesn’t act the same way… It won’t make up for a lack of anything in your blood really.
Some Iron would likely help more, but that depends on if it’s specifically that you are deficient on Iron…. and you should check with a doctor to make sure you aren’t taking too much Iron when you do because it can be toxic if you get too much. oldtimekid
December 10th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Chlorophyll, the green pigment that gives plants their color, has no function in the human body. That fact hasn’t stopped marketers from promoting supplements containing chlorophyll and suggesting that it can benefit patients with conditions ranging from cancer to arthritis to multiple sclerosis (MS). Chlorophyll can’t hurt, but it isn’t an immune booster.
Before taking supplements, you need to determine the underlying cause of your anemia. It’s especially important to see a doctor about iron-deficiency anemia, which may be caused by internal bleeding. If you’re advised to take supplements, have blood work every month to see if they are worthwhile.
If iron-deficiency anemia is diagnosed, the mineral iron combined with vitamin C may be of value. Take iron only under your doctor’s supervision, because too much can be dangerous. Goldista
December 12th, 2009 at 8:50 am
Yeah I do.
I add a teaspoon of it to water or my breakfast juice every day. I started doing it when I had an upset stomach one morning. We had run out of Milanta ant-acid.
Cats seem to know when they need chlorophyll and they get it by chewing grass (beats smoking it) and it’s supposed to balance their diet and keep them free from tummy bugs. It’s also reputed to freshen your breath.
..But anaemia? Don’t women usually need more iron in their diet than guys to help prevent this. I don’t think chlorophyll is related. Maybe try eating more red meat (cooked of course) unless you have religious or lifestyle objections - or otherwise try taking iron tablets in moderation. Too much of some minerals can be - well, not good. If that doesn’t work, I’d consult a specialist. There can be some other underlying causes for anaemia. My friend had it.
Hope you solve it! Stev1600
December 13th, 2009 at 10:53 am
If you are a plant it would be good.
Chlorophyll could help for bad breath & maybe nausea.
Let your doctor prescribe iron for you because it is easy to get too much & then cause you problems. gbono2