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Nutritionist Keri Glassman weighs in on the trend of drinking liquid chlorophyll and if it’s worth all the hype. Chlorophyll is what makes plants green, but is it good for humans to drink? Some of the claims are that drinking chlorophyll can help prevent cancer, and it may improve your skin and gut health. Does it work?

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Chlorophyll is an anti-inflammatory, plant-based ingredient. It can help our bodies feel more energized and improve our abilities to heal ourselves, yet it also helps our skin in an important way.

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, New York-based celebrity cosmetic dermatologist in NYC and author of The Pro-Aging Playbook, explained to SheFinds, "Chlorophyll has anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties that can help with acne.
These benefits are essential to keeping your skin looking young and healthy. Plus, it is super easy to incorporate chlorophyll into your daily routine.

If wellness had a single color, it would clearly be green. The emerald hue conjures thriving pastures and forests, sustainability, even wealth and good luck. And when it comes to food, green is a natural sign of health, freshness, and flavor. Think spinach, asparagus, avocados, kiwifruit, kale, green tea, limes, basil, and so much more. To gain optimal nutrition, we're often told to eat more of these green foods. In nature, green appears because of a phytochemical called chlorophyll. 

Chlorophyll is the green pigment which is known for giving plants their particular hue. In addition, chlorophyll also helps to capture sunlight and promote the process of photosynthesis, making it essential to the environment. But does that mean it’s also good for your skin? Robinson certainly thinks so. 
“Chlorophyll is loaded with potent skin-friendly antioxidants, namely C, A, E and K. These antioxidants are proven to help fight and reverse cellular damage caused by our encounters with toxins in our everyday life,” she notes, explaining that not only this, but drinking liquid chlorophyll can also help to improve your immune system, and support a healthy gut. This will consequently impact your body as a whole and brighten your complexion when consumed regularly.

If the last time you learned about chlorophyll was back in high school science class, let us provide you with a little refresher. “Chlorophyll is a potent antioxidant that is present in most green vegetables,” says Dr. Jenelle Kim, DACM, L.Ac, a herbalist and doctor of Chinese medicine. It helps plants to absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of photosynthesis, she explains. (It’s also what gives these plants their green color.)

Some solid health benefits. “Because it boasts powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, chlorophyll boosts energy levels, helps to fight illness, and nourishes and revitalizes skin cells,” Dr. Kim says. Below, you will find five of the biggest benefits of liquid chlorophyll.