Of all the valuable compounds found in wheatgrass juice, chlorophyll is one of the most important. Chlorophyll is a protein compound in the green leaves of plants and grasses.

Chlorophyll can be considered a 'living battery', because it converts the sun's energy into a form that plants can use. With this unique ability of chlorophyll, plants obtain their energy directly from the sun. This life energy found in plants (like wheatgrass) can be transferred into the human body via consumption. With this, the body can utilize the nutritious, vital energy to heal and repair itself as needed.

Organic wheatgrass juice has a long tradition as a cleanser of blood, organs, and gastrointestinal tract. It contains saponin, a detergent factor which can help drain the lymphatic system, carrying away many toxins from the body's cells. When an imbalance or injury exists, for example sore tendons or joints or degenerative diseases, there is a natural build up of mucous in the lymph particular to that area. This mucus is encapsulated, helping to ensure the proper flow of lyphatic fluid. Wheatgrass juice helps to break down the mucous allowing it to drain and thus helps to relieve pressure and aid healing.

Wheatgrass is different to wheat, as one is a green vegetable, the other a grain. The green vegetable grass contains no gluten and is therefore no more allergic than spinach or lettuce. In fact it contains anti-allergic factors. Since allergies are immune responses to toxic irritants, detoxification is crucial to any allergy treatment problem. (Steve Meyerowitz, 1998)

In the book Survival Into The 21st Century by Rev Viktoras Kulvinskas, MS, it states "In therapeutic amounts, wheatgrass juice will detoxify the body by increasing the elimination of hardened mucous, crystallised acids and solidified, decaying faecal matter. Its high enzyme content helps dissolve tumours. It is the fastest, surest way to eliminate internal waste and provide an optimum nutritional environment." Kulvinskas adds "Wheatgrass juice is the nectar of rejuvenation, the plasma of youth, the blood of all life. The elements that are missing in your body's cells - especially enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and nucleic acids can be obtained from this daily green sunlight transfusion."

Dr. Ann Wigmore believes "Wheatgrass is not a cure, however, through scientific investigation and experimentation we have discovered that it furnishes the body with vital nourishment, which, when missing, yields sickness." (The Wheatgrass Book, 1989)

The movement for the human consumption of wheatgrass began in the western world in the 1930's and was initiated by Charles F. Schnabel, known as the father of wheatgrass. He said "15 pounds of wheatgrass is equivalent to 350 pounds of the choicest vegetables."

Chlorophyll also possess other functions such as below:
▪ Normalises high blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways throughout the body
▪ Stimulates healthy blood tissue cell growth
▪ Breaks down poisonous carbon dioxide and release free oxygen
▪ Stimulates metabolism and enzyme systems
▪ Provides alkaline minerals to reduce over acidity in blood
▪ Protects us from carcinogens (cancer-causing agents)
▪ Strengthen cells and immune system
▪ Chemically neutralizes polluting elements in the environment
▪ Detoxifies, stimulates and rejuvenates the liver (3 compounds : Choline - prevents fat deposition; Magnesium - draws out excess fat; Potassium - invigorates and stimulates liver)
▪ Eliminator of bodily odours, bad breath, smelly feet and prespiration odours.

Wheatgrass juice is a storehouse for enzymes. Literally hundreds of enzymes have been discovered in wheatgrass. Enzymes are the force behind all the delicate metabolic operations that takes place in the human body (such as digestion, breathing or even moving an arm or leg). Enzymes are especially vital to the process of blood cleansing.

There are two types of enzymes:
1 Indogenous Enzymes
2 Exogenous Enzymes

Indogenous enzymes are formed within our body. It is powerful and have the capability to detoxify the body. Unfortunately, these enzymes will reduce in numbers and abilities as we age. When enzymes decline in quantity and strength, the body's ability to handle heavy fats, proteins and excess calories weaken. However, when we supplement ourselves with exogenous enzymes, which can be found in wheatgrass juice, they help manufacture indogenous enzymes in the body, thus extending their life energy.

Enzymes are easily destroyed by heat (cooking), exposure to air, processing or drying. Therefore, it is best to grow your own wheatgrass and juice it with a proper slow-speed juicer. After juicing, drink it immediately to savour its goodness.