Chlorophyll

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    Katie Jantz

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    Last Updated: October 31, 2023

    Chlorophyll is the most abundant pigment on Earth, and is responsible for creating the green color in plants and algae. Despite years of use as a dietary supplement, there is very little human clinical research exploring the potential benefits of chlorophyll. In vitro and animal research suggest that chlorophyll and its derivatives may possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.

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    Chlorophyll is most often taken in a liquid or capsule form at dosages ranging from 100 to 300 mg daily.[1][2][3] However, more studies in humans are needed to determine what the effective dose of chlorophyll (or the particular chlorophyll derivative) is. Most dietary supplements contain the chlorophyll derivative sodium copper chlorophyllin, rather than natural chlorophyll, due to its increased stability.

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