Wheatgrass is abundant in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, chlorophyll (often referred to as the blood of plant life), and vital life energy. It contains 17 amino acids which are the building blocks of the proteins used by the body for building muscle tissue, repairing cells, and clotting the blood. Wheatgrass also increases the enzyme levels in our cells, aiding in the cell rejuvenation and the metabolism of nutrients. Research has even found that Wheatgrass produces an immunization effect against many dietary carcinogens.

Young greens from grain plants. Available in natural food stores, where they are often juiced as a health tonic.

a grass of the genus Agropyron

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