Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is available in several forms, allowing users to choose the most suitable for their needs: liquid, capsules and tablets, powder or creams.

Manufacturers of this supplement include Health Nutrition, Fares, GNC, Trace Minerals. Calivita Chlorophyll is another commercially available product that contains alkalinizing alfalfa chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll is used for a wide range of health benefits due to its detoxifying, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common indications for chlorophyll use include:

• Detoxifying the body: chlorophyll helps eliminate toxins from the body, supporting liver function and helping to purify the blood

• Improving digestive health: chlorophyll treatment can help relieve digestive problems such as bloating, constipation and gastro-oesophageal reflux

• Reduce body odors: chlorophyll has natural deodorant properties and is used to combat unpleasant body odors, including bad breath

• Skin health: thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, chlorophyll can help improve skin health, helping to treat acne and heal wounds or sunburn

• Support weight loss: chlorophyll can help control appetite and maintain a healthy body weight, especially thanks to its fiber content

The dose of chlorophyll varies depending on the form of release and the purpose of use.

• In general, the recommended dose for liquid chlorophyll is 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 ml) a day, diluted in water or other beverage.

• For capsules or tablets, the usual dose is 100-300 mg per day, divided into 3 doses, but this may vary depending on the strength of the product. 

There is no set optimal dose for chlorophyll, which is why it's important to follow a specialist's advice.

There are certain contraindications to consider when taking chlorophyll:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: the safety of using chlorophyll during this period is not well documented, so it is recommended to consult a doctor before use.
• Hypersensitivity: People with a known allergy to chlorophyll or other plant compounds should avoid using chlorophyll-based supplements.

Important! Ask your doctor if it is safe to use this product if you have serious liver or kidney disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system.

Chlorophyll can be taken with or without food, but to reduce the risk of gastric irritation, it is recommended to take it after meals.

For topical applications, chlorophyll can be used to soothe irritated skin, treat acne or speed up the healing of superficial wounds.

Some people may experience side effects from taking chlorophyll, which include:

1. Digestive problems: diarrhea, nausea or abdominal cramps.
2. Changes in the color of your urine or stool: chlorophyll may color your urine or stool a green tint, which is harmless and temporary.
3. Allergic reactions: rash or itching.

 In case of severe reactions, use should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted.

Chlorophyll can interact with photosensitizing drugs, both of which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight, and also with methotrexate.

If you also take other medicines for chronic diseases, talk to your doctor before starting chlorophyll.

There isn't much information about cases of chlorophyll overdose, but taking much higher doses than recommended can increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, diarrhea and gastric irritation.

Important! In case of overdose, it is recommended to discontinue use and consult a doctor.

Chlorophyll should be stored in its original packaging, in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

• Healthline, Benefits of chlorophyll
• Drugs.com, Chlorophylline
• WebMD, Health benefits of chlorophyll
• NIH, National Library of Medicine, Enhancing health benefits through chlorophyll and chlorophyll-rich agri-food products