NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF CHLOROPHYLL
AND MINERAL ELEMENTS IN WHEATGRASS
Malina VISTERNICU 1,2, Viorica RARINCA 1,2,3,
Ionel MIRON 4,5,
Fatima Zahra KAMAL 6,7, Samson GUENNE 8, Alin
CIOBICA 1,5,9
1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”
University of Iași, Carol I Avenue, 20A, Iasi,
Romania
2 “Ioan Haulica” Institute,
Apollonia University, Pacurari Street 11, Iasi,
Romania;
3 Doctoral School of Geosciences, Faculty of Geography and Geology,
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, No 20A, Carol I Avenue, 700505 Iasi,
Romania;
4 Sange Verde Srl, Str. Viticultori 38, Iasi
5 Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street 3,
Bucharest, Romania
6 Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health
Technical (ISPITS), Marrakech 40000, Morocco
7 Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Processes and
Materials, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan First University, Settat 26000, Morocco
8 Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology,
University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ouagadougou BP 7021, Burkina Faso
9 CENEMED Platform for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Medicine
and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
Abstract. Wheatgrass (WG) is a food derived from the plant
Triticum aestivum and is considered a powerful health food with various
benefits for human health. Due to its high concentration of essential
nutrients, including chlorophyll and a wide range of minerals, it has become a
superfood. This review explores the nutritional benefits of WG, focusing on its
rich chlorophyll content, a green pigment with detoxifying and antioxidant
properties, and its significant levels of minerals such as calcium (Ca), magnesium
(Mg), cooper (Cu), zinc (Zn), phosphorus (P), manganese (Mn), selenium (Se),
potassium (K), and iron (Fe). Chlorophyll is known for its ability to enhance
oxygen transport in the body, support liver detoxification, and promote
cellular health. The mineral composition of WG contributes to bone health,
muscle function, and electrolyte balance. Moreover, WG is valued for its role
in boosting immunity, increasing energy levels, and improving digestion. The
synergy between chlorophyll and essential minerals makes WG a valuable
nutritional supplement, supporting metabolic processes and overall well-being.
This review highlights the potential health benefits of WG as a nutrient-dense
natural food, with a promising role in disease prevention and health promotion.
Keywords: wheatgrass, chlorophyll, nutritional benefits,
minerals, mental health.
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscibio.2024.2.19
