Chlorophyll, the green pigment that drives photosynthesis in plants, contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may support human health, according to a recent report from Mercola.com [1]. The report states that chlorophyll absorbs blue and some red portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, giving plants their green color, and is central to the process by which plants convert sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and food [1]. Evidence for the pigment’s health benefits is ongoing, with research examining cell damage, inflammation, blood health, skin conditions, weight management, body odor and cancer [1]. The report emphasizes that while preliminary findings are…

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