You have probably heard someone discussing wheat grass capsules at some point over the last few years. Maybe it is in a juice bar or from a friend or member of the family already taking some of the numerous varieties of wheatgrass but if you’re like the majority of people, you may still not understand wheatgrass or the natural healing power wheatgrass harnesses.
Wheatgrass is basically the blades of grass from wheatgrain. When the wheatgrain is soaked and planted it begins to develop shoots within a few days. A few days later these shoots develop into blades of lush green grass. In as little as 8-10 days the wheatgrass is ready for harvesting, At this stage it is worth noting that although the wheatgrass already posseses high levels of enzymes it has not had the required time to develop complex carbohydrates which can be found in over-wintered wheatgrass.
Once the wheatgrass has been harvested it is usually processed into numerous forms, which often include wheatgrass powder (Mainly made by drying and grinding the wheatgrass blades into a fine powder) wheatgrass capsules (simply the powder filled into capsules for ease of consumption) wheat grass tablets (again typically the powder cold pressed into tablet form) and wheat grass juice. (The wheatgrass leaves are put through a specialist wheatgrass juicer which grinds the juice out of the wheat grass leaving essential nutrients intact.)
Most forms of wheatgrass are packed with a wealth of health boosting properties, with a large range of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. Wheat grass also consists of an impressive 70% chlorophyll, which is very similar to blood due to its DNA structure. This means our bodies can utilise the nutritional content in wheatgrass very easily.
wheat grass has been used for decades but it has only just reached the united kingdom and it can now be found online and at many health food shops. It has been used for many medical conditions and can be used on the skin for external skin problems like acne and eczema. When consumed internally it can help purify the blood supply replenishing it with essential nutrients that are needed for optimum health.
Disclaimer: This post is developed from information freely accessible in the press and medical journals. For medical advice you should always consult with a medical specialist.