Wheat Grass Benefits

Abstract

i. Two ounces of wheat grass juice has the nutritional equivalent of five pounds of the best raw organic vegetables. As compared to Carrots, it has approx. twice the amount of Vitamin A and is higher in Vitamin C than oranges! It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in a balanced ratio. Wheatgrass is a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids, and more. It has about 20% of total calories coming from protein in the form of poly peptides, simpler and shorter chains of amino acids that are efficiently used in the blood stream and tissues.