Wheatgrass Review - Home Remedy For Better Health

26-Jul-2011 by

You might have heard about wheatgrass “n” number of times. Also, you might have read several wheat grass reviews which make you to believe that the product contain some real miracle ingredients to cure you from several diseases. In fact some part of it is true but not the all. Read through this review of wheat grass to know- the whole truth behind the hype of wheat grass as a magic ingredient.


Wheat grass is a type of premature wheat seedling which is grown abundantly over USA and Europe. It is often commercialized as the miracle plant and it is believed to have power to heal several ailments . Firstly it is recommended to boost the sluggish metabolism. Some oncologists have even gone on a record to state that it is one of the most effective anti-cancer agents ever discovered by a man. They added that the wheat grass juice is loaded with antioxidants which can actually reverse the symptoms of cancer. It is not clear as how much of this claim is true because the scientists are studying about the effectiveness of wheat grass in curbing different forms of cancer.  


The wheat grass has become one of the popular herbs because it is easier to grow it in the confines of ahome. Wheat grass is today commercialized as dietary supplement and is sold in form of juice or capsule. It is true that wheat grass is loaded with several compounds which deliver immense health benefits.


The wheat grass is loaded with various minerals and nutrients. The prominent amongst them are: Vitamin C, E, and B12. Wheat grass is also a rich source of chlorophyll and traces of minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, sodium, sulfur cobalt, potassium, and zinc are also found. Wheat grass is known to contain more nutrients than some of the well-known greens such as a spinach, etc. The amazing part is that the chemical composition of wheat grass resembles to that of hemoglobin. The wheat grass is often labeled as the complete food because it can absorb about 100 compounds from soil.


The wheat grass is made up of magic ingredient vitamin B-17 which is known to harm the cancer cells in the body. Some researchers claim that about 15 grams of the wheat grass can serve the same nutrients as the 350 grams of garden vegetables. This means, the wheat grass can become excellent survival food, as they can be easily grown at home and are cheaper too.



  • Boosts the immune system, by enhancing the white blood count.
  • Acts as blood purifier and cleanser.
  • Strikes down elevated rates of cholesterol and blood pressure.
  • Helps to curb anemia, because the chlorophyll heightens the hemoglobin level in blood.
  • Delivers Vitamin B-17, which is known for its cancer reversing actions. 
  • Improves the functioning of heart, uterus, vascular system, lungs and intestine.
  • Diminishes scars in lungs, caused due to inhalation of acidic gases.
  • Reduces the level of toxicity in the body.


There are not enough clinical studies to prove that wheat grass juice can reverse the action of cancerous cells. Also, it may be bit expensive if you plan to buy it from market.


Wheat grass is loaded with lots of nutrients, which provide very noticeable health benefits when supplemented with healthy diet. Also, it contains more nutrients than most of the greens that we regularly use, so it is better to switch to wheat grass in a slow and steady way. 


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