Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) is wheatlike grasses in the family Poaceae, found throughout the North Temperate Zone.

Wheatgrass is an excellent source of chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E. Wheatgrass contains 98 of 102 earth elements found in soil, including phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium as well as essential enzymes and 19 amino acids. Wheatgrass is also overflowing with vitamins, and liver enzymes. Wheatgrass is probably best known for its effects on the liver. The liver processes what the body ingests, and with its detoxifying properties, nutrients, and enzymes, wheatgrass is able to restore and revitalize this crucial organ.

The star of wheatgrass' nutritional makeup is chlorophyll, a phytochemical that gives dark leafy greens their color. It cleanses the blood and has been linked to the prevention of cancer. Wheatgrass is made up of 70 percent chlorophyll.

One of the top documented wheatgrass benefits is its ability to increase red blood cells, making it an excellent immunity booster. It has the ability to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, making it a great way to stimulate circulation.

Wheatgrass contains several elements that can boost digestion, including a great deal of fiber, and B complex vitamins, which boost the function of the muscles of the digestive system. B complex vitamins help move energy obtained from food into the tissue cells, where it is needed. Thiamine helps convert carbs into energy, and riboflavin keeps the mucosal lining of your digestive tract healthy. Wheatgrass contains both.

Wheatgrass supports immunity and reduces inflammation, making it an excellent tool for reducing congestion.

Wheatgrass's anti-cancer benefits stem from its blood oxygenating ability. Cancer thrives in a low-oxygen environment, so wheatgrass may contribute to cancer prevention in this way. Wheatgrass has enzymes that fight carcinogens and reduce the toxic load of pollution and heavy metals.

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