wheat grass juice health benefits.pptx

Wheat grass is considered as a cleansing and purifying agent from ancient times and yet can be used for its healing properties.
The leaves contain many constituents such as proteins, flavanoids , alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoides , fibers, tannins and phenolic compounds.
It is also rich in chlorophyll. It is commonly known as the “green blood” due to its high chlorophyll content which accounts for 70% of its chemical constituents.
It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, immunomodulatory, laxative, astringent, diuretic, antibacterial and anti-aging properties. It helps in building red blood cells and stimulates healthy tissue cell growth.

1. LIVING LIFE THE NATURAL WAY WITH WHEATGRASS

2. Introduction Wheat grass ( T.aestivum ) juice is extracted from wheat grass and has been used as a general purpose health tonic T. aestivum common wheat is widely cultivated almost all over the world. Generally, 15-20 species are recognized of which about 8 have been reported to occur in India Wheat grass juice is a potential source of natural anti-oxidants and anti microbes. Wheat grass juice is beneficial in protecting humans from diseases such as thalassemia , liver disorder, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and colon cancer

3. Wheat grass is considered as a cleansing and purifying agent from ancient times and yet can be used for its healing properties. It has high nutritional values too. The leaves contain many constituents such as proteins, flavanoids , alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoides , fibers, tannins and phenolic compounds. Wheat grass is also rich in chlorophyll. It is commonly known as the “green blood” due to its high chlorophyll content which accounts for 70% of its chemical constituents Wheat grass juice is the richest source of vitamins , minerals and 17 amino acids

4. Different constituents of Wheatgrass(per 100g ) Basic Nutrients Minerals Vitamins Energy 327 Kcal Calcium 29mg Thiamine (B1) 0.383mg Protein 12.63g Iron 126 mg Riboflavin (B2) 0.115mg Fat 1.54g Magnesium 3.985mg Niacin (B3) 5.464 mg CHO 71.18g Phosphorus 288mg Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.954 mg Dietary fiber 12.2g Potassium 363mg Vitamin (B6) 0.3mg sugar 0.41g Sodium 2mg Folate (B9) 38 μ g Moisture 95 gm Zinc 2.65 mg Vitamin E 1.01mg Selenium 70.7 μ g Vitamin K 1.9 μ g Keshari.R . et.al 2016)

5. Cultivation Wheat grass can be grown indoors and outdoors A common method – Sprout production indoors is often on trays Leaves are harvested when they develop a “split” as another leaf emerges These can be cut off with scissors

6. Fresh wheatgrass generally gives best juice at height of 9-10 inches.

7. Minerals contents of juices produced with different heights of wheat grass Mineral Content mg/100ml

8. Recommended dose, form and timings In the form of juice extract: 30 ml at a time, up to three times in a day. In total up to 100 ml per diluted with water & lemon juice or along with other juices (carrot, pomegranate, grapes, orange, mousambi , mango, apple and pineapple etc.) In the form of powder: 2g at a time, up to three times in a day. In total up to 6g/ day. It may be taken while mixing with water, curd, soups and green tea. It should be taken empty stomach or prior to have meal.

9. Health Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice

10. Wheatgrass juice contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder , overcomes inflammations and gets rid of parasitic infections. Wheatgrass juice provides high level of oxygen. The wheat grass juice contains all the nutrients and it is considered a complete food.

11. Wheatgrass juice is beneficial for skin problems and also save the hair from graying and effective on dandruff. A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet prevents tooth decay and very effective in pyorrhea. Wheatgrass juice improves digestion. Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open. It is high in magnesium.

12. The three most important effects of wheat grass on the human body are: Blood purification Liver detoxification Colon cleansing Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production

13. Why wheatgrass juice used in human health ˀ Minimize fatigue Improve sleep Increase strength Regulate Blood Pressure Regulate Blood Sugar Support Weight loss Improve Digestion Support Healthy Skin Support muscles and joints Support healthy teeth, eyes

14. Green Blood therapy Why it is known as green blood?

15. Dosages of Wheatgrass used in different studies and the outcome Author Dose Disease No. of patients/ animals Outcome / Benefits Singh et a l ., 2010 Wheatgrass tablets→2-3, 6, 8 tablets/day in divided doses in children aged 1-3 yrs, 4-8 yrs & > 8 yrs respectively. Thalasemmia major children 40 Increases Hb level, increases interval b/w blood transfusions, decreases amount of blood transfused. Bar Sela et al., 2007) 16ml of wheatgrass extract daily during first 3 cycles of chemotherapy Breast cancer patients 60 Reduces toxicity

16. Author Dose Disease No. of patients/ animals Outcome / Benefits Marwaha et al.,(2004) 100 ml of wheatgrass juice daily extracted from 8-10” tall plant fed up to 6 months in human beings Thalassemia major 38 W heat grass juice had significant effect on transfusion requirements in 50% patients of B- thalassemia major Mukhuopadhyay et al ., (2008) 30ml fresh wheatgrass juice extracted from 6 days old wheatgrass plant given for 6 months Thalassemia 200 Increased hb level, Ben Arya et al., (2002) 100ml Wheatgrass juice daily for 1 month in ulcerative colitis patient Ulcerative Colitis 23 Severity of rectal bleeding reduced Disease activity index decreased

17. Author Dose Disease No. of patients/ animals Outcome / Benefits Balint et al ., 2006) 8.5g of wheatgrass extract twice/ day+water Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis 15 Its anti-inflammatory properties exert a positive effect on bone and joint problems, reducing pain and swelling.

18. Product of Wheat grass

19. Conclusion Wheatgrass juice is extracted from wheatgrass harvested at the height of 9-10 cm which may be achieved generally in 3-4 days after sowing. The growth is generally faster in indoor condition than outdoor . It is easily absorbed in the bloodstream within 20 min. of consumption because of its highly chlorophyll content. It may consumed empty stomach or before having meals in the form of juice or dried powder mixed with soups, green tea, curd etc. Wheat grass contains high Iron and effective in the improvement of hemoglobin level Consumption of WGJ reduced the duration and amount of blood transfused and increase the Hb retention at pre -transfusion stage Highly beneficial in curing heated PUFA and alcohol induced liver damaged

20. WGJ effective in cholesterol absorption and fecal cholesterol excretion, it reduced the risk of fractures and help in bone formation Supplementation with wheat grass provided better protection against lipid peroxidation and decreased oxidative stress Highly beneficial in curing heated PUFA and alcohol induced liver damaged It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, immunomodulatory , laxative, astringent, diuretic, antibacterial and anti-aging properties. Wheatgrass juice helps in building red blood cells and stimulates healthy tissue cell growth. Recommended doses are upto 100 ml juice three times a day and up to 6 gram of powder three times a day.

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