Overview
Young wheat shoots.
- Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
- Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
- Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
- Capsule or softgel
- Powder
- Sublingual or buccal
- Liposomal liquid
Mechanism of action
Chlorophyll, vitamins.
- · Chlorophyll, vitamins
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Antioxidant
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Wheat allergy
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- A high-quality multivitaminCovers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
Where to buy
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Scientific evidence8Show studiesHide studies
Wheatgrass for ulcerative colitis
Ben-Arye E, et al.
23 patients
Reduced disease activity.
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