Wheatgrass Powder
Also known as: Triticum aestivum grass, wheat grass juice powder, young wheat leaf
Wheatgrass is the young leaf of the wheat plant, harvested before the grain forms and dried into a bright green powder or freeze-dried juice powder. It is a common base ingredient in greens blends and is valued for chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals. Human data are limited; a randomized study in South Asian women examined lipid markers, and a review has pointed out the gap between traditional use and clinical evidence. Because it is harvested before grain formation it is usually gluten-free, but cross-contact should be verified.
Research summary
Chlorophyll and flavonoids studied for antioxidant activity; human mechanisms are not established.
Dosage
Daily amounts, of compound.
| Lowest studied | Typical range | Highest studied | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 g | 3–5 g | — | — |
3 to 5 g of leaf powder daily mixed into a drink. Juice powders are more concentrated than whole-leaf powders; adjust accordingly.
Source material: dried young leaf or juice powder
Format suitability
- Capsule
- Powder
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Gummy
- Liquid
Grassy, sweet-green flavor; capsule counts are impractical above 1 g.
Formulation notes
Verify gluten-free status and testing if the product carries a gluten-free claim.
Sources
- Impact of Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) Supplementation on Atherogenic Lipoproteins and Menopausal Symptoms in Hyperlipidemic South Asian Women - A Randomized Controlled Study. (Kumar N 2017)PubMed
- The Medical Use of Wheatgrass: Review of the Gap Between Basic and Clinical Applications. (Bar-Sela G 2015)PubMed
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