You’ve seen it at your local juice bar: a dark green liquid reminiscent of lake water (but in a fancy bottle), called chlorophyll water. If you’ve ever decided to inspect one of the emerald-colored hydrators, you’ve probably seen benefits like increased energy, improved digestion, and toxin neutralization touted on the label. But there’s another less talked-about benefit that’s worth exploring: hunger control. Unlike several of the other trendy miracle waters out there, this one comes not only nutritionist recommended but also scientifically proven.
Scroll through to find out why you should start drinking chlorophyll water.
How it works
Previous studies have shown that adding chlorophyll-containing compounds to high-fat meals suppressed food intake and weight gain in rodents. Researchers replicated the study on moderately overweight women, with impressive results. The women were given three high-carbohydrate, high-calorie meals, two with chlorophyll and one without.
Following each meal, blood samples and questionnaires were evaluated over a four-hour period. The blood test results showed stable blood sugar levels (which means no hunger pangs), and the questionnaire responses showed that the participants felt satisfied longer after the chlorophyll meals. The researchers concluded that adding chlorophyll to your meals intensifies feelings of satiety.
How to Try It
You don’t need to pay $7 for the trendy versions sold in stores. Instead, buy a dropper like the one above and add one dropper full (that’s about 30 drops) to a large glass of water. We swear it doesn’t taste as swampy as it looks. Chlorophyll is nontoxic and the risk of overdoing it is very low—meaning you’d have to consume a lot of the green stuff. Even then, the worst that will happen is some stomach cramps.
Have you tried chlorophyll water? Tell us in the comments!
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used in the place of advice of your physician or other medical professionals. You should always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider first with any health-related questions.
