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Home -> Shop By Store -> ChlorophyllChlorophyllWhat is Chlorophyll?Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in higher plants, as well as algae. Chlorophyll is the principal photoreceptor in photosynthesis, the light-driven process in which carbon dioxide is "fixed" to yield carbohydrates and oxygen. Chlorophyll is a cyclic tetrapyrolle, similar in structure to the heme group of globins (hemoglobin, myoglobin) and cytochromes. Chlorophyll differs from heme in a few major respects, most notably that the central metal ion in chlorophyll is magnesium while that in heme is iron. There are a few types of Chlorophyll. Higher plants and green algae, such as chlorella (see Chlorella) contain Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in the approximate ratio of 3:1. Chlorophyllin is a semi-synthetic sodium/copper derivative of chlorophyll. In contrast to chlorophyll, chlorophyllin is water-soluble. Chlorophyllin, like chlorophyll, has deodorizing activity. It is used as an aid to reduce odor from a colostomy or ileostomy and also as an aid to reduce fecal odor due to incontinence. A topical ointment of chlorophyllin is used to reduce malodors in wounds and surface ulcers. Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin are available as nutritional supplements. Preliminary evidence from in vitro and animal studies suggests that these substances may have anticarcinogenic activity. Why Chlorophyll is used? Chlorophyll is a mineral rich supplement which has been suggested to assist in tissue repair, purifies the blood, help the liver build red blood cells, natural internal deodorizer and tissue healer. Chlorophyll is a natural deodorizer and may be useful in internal cleansing programs. Actions Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin may have antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activities. Mechanism Of Actions The mechanism of the antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activities of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin are unknown. It is speculated that antioxidant activity of chlorophyll/chlorophyllin may play a role in these activities. Another possible mechanism is the formation of complexes between the mutagen/carcinogen with chlorophyll/chlorophyllin through strong interactions between their planar unsaturated cyclic rings. The complexes would effectively inactivate the mutagens/carcinogens. Indication and Usage They are useful in reducing urinary and fecal odor in some circumstances. They may help ease constipation in some. There is some preliminary indication that they could be beneficial in the treatment of calcium oxalate stone disease and that they may have some anti-atherogenic activity. Precautions Supplemental chlorophyll and supplemental chlorophyllin should be avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Adverse Reactions Use of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin supplements may cause discoloration of the urine (green urine), the feces (green stool) and the tongue (yellow to black tongue). There are occasional reports of diarrhea with use of these substances. |
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