Now Foods, Chlorophyll Liquid 473ml

Now Foods Liquid Chlorophyll – mint-flavoured food supplement

Now Foods Liquid Chlorophyll is a food supplement containing 100 mg of sodium copper chlorophyllin in one teaspoon (5 ml). This is a water-soluble form of chlorophyll that is easy to mix with water or juice. The bottle holds 473 ml of liquid, providing about 95 daily doses. Peppermint oil gives the product a pleasant taste. The daily dose also contains 4 mg of copper, which is 400% of the nutrient reference value, and 5 mg of sodium. The product is made and quality tested in the USA by NOW Foods, a family-owned company operating since 1968, using globally sourced ingredients.

What is chlorophyll?

Chlorophyll is a green pigment produced by plants and algae that gives them their characteristic green colour. In plants, chlorophyll takes part in photosynthesis, the process by which the energy of sunlight is converted into chemical energy. Natural chlorophyll dissolves poorly in water, which is why food supplements often use its water-soluble form, sodium copper chlorophyllin. In this compound, the magnesium at the centre of the chlorophyll molecule is replaced by copper, so the product also contains copper and sodium. Green plants such as leafy vegetables, parsley and spinach are still well worth eating every day – a food supplement does not replace a varied diet.

How to use?

Mix 1 teaspoon (5 ml) a day into a glass (240 ml) of water or juice. Shake the bottle well before use. Do not take the liquid undiluted, as it may stain your teeth. Chlorophyll is a strong green pigment that can stain clothing, so measure and mix carefully. Refrigerate the bottle after opening. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you take other food supplements containing copper at the same time, take their amounts into account as well.

Key features

• 100 mg sodium copper chlorophyllin – in one teaspoon (5 ml).
• Water-soluble form – mixes easily with water or juice.
• Mint flavour – from peppermint oil.
• 4 mg copper per daily dose – 400% of the nutrient reference value.
• 473 ml bottle – about 95 daily doses.
• Family company – NOW Foods has been making food supplements since 1968.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Liquid Chlorophyll is suitable for adults who want to add chlorophyll to their daily diet and prefer a liquid food supplement to tablets. According to the manufacturer, the product is kosher and halal and made without soy, milk, egg or gluten. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. As the daily dose provides 4 mg of copper, it is not advisable to take other high-copper food supplements at the same time.

Ingredients and storage

The product contains sodium copper chlorophyllin, the humectant glycerol, de-ionised water, peppermint oil and the preservative potassium sorbate. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. When taken orally, chlorophyll may cause diarrhoea or green discolouration of urine or faeces. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in the refrigerator and out of reach of children.