Wheatgrass – The Truth
You have probably overheard people talking about wheat grass capsules at some point during the last few years. Maybe it is in a juice bar or from a friend or family friend currently benefiting from one of the numerous varieties of wheatgrass but if you are like most people, you might still not understand wheatgrass or the true healing power wheatgrass harnesses.
wheat grass powder is basically the blades of grass from wheat grain. When the wheatgrain is soaked and planted it develops shoots within 2-3 days. A few days after this these shoots grow into blades of juicy green grass. In as little as 8-10 days the wheat grass can be ripe for harvesting, At this stage it is worth noting that whilst the wheatgrass already posseses large levels of minerals it has not had the time required to process complex carbohydrates often found in over-wintered wheatgrass.
As soon as the wheatgrass has been harvested it is usually processed into many forms, which often include wheat grass powder (Often made by drying and grinding the wheatgrass blades into an extremely fine powder) wheatgrass capsules (basically the powdered wheatgrass filled into capsules for ease of consumption) wheat grass tablets (again usually the powder cold pressed into tablet form) and wheatgrass juice. (The wheat grass blades are put through a specialist wheat grass juicer which crushes the liquid from the wheat grass leaving essential nutrients intact.)
Most forms of wheatgrass are packed with an abundance of health boosting properties, with a wide range of vitamins enzymes, minerals and amino acids. Wheat grass also contains over 70% chlorophyll, which is extremely similar to blood due to its DNA structure. This means our bodies can absorbs the nutritional content in wheatgrass extemely easily.
wheat grass powder has been used for decades but it has only recently reached the united kingdom and you can now find it online and at most health food shops. Wheatgrass has been used for many medical conditions and can be applied topically for external skin problems such as acne and eczema. When taken internally it can help cleanse the blood stream replenishing it with important nutrients that are required for optimum health.
Disclaimer: This article has been created from information freely accessible in the press and medical journals. For medical advice you should discuss your condition with a medical practioner.