Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is young wheat grass juice — gluten-FREE (gluten develops in seeds, not leaves). The primary marketed benefit is 'chlorophyll detox' which has minimal evidence. The real evidence: wheatgrass juice (100mL/day) reduced blood transfusion requirements by 25% in thalassemia patients (Chauhan 2004). Also reduced chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression in breast cancer patients. Contains apigenin, chlorophyll, and various enzymes. The transfusion reduction data is the most interesting finding. Most other claims (detox, cancer cure, alkalizing) are unsupported. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*