By Dr. Mercola
If you’re wondering what wheatgrass is, it’s actually a chlorophyll-rich herb1 that’s considered the “young grass” of the wheat plant (Triticum aestivum).2
Although wheatgrass rose to fame recently, its first use can be traced back 5,000 years ago to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. The Egyptians prized wheatgrass for its effects on health and vitality. Fast-forward to the 1930s, and that’s when you’ll find that agricultural chemist Charles Schnabel’s experiments with young plants paved the way for the discovery of wheatgrass’ benefits.3
Nowadays, wheatgrass is known as a nutritious ingredient that’s added to various juice blends. Learn more about …read more
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