For those who haven’t caught word about this beverage, “it is purified water that is enriched with chlorophyll, a compound found in plants,” according to Yelena Wheeler, MPH, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist. It’s available in liquid or powder form, which when added to water, turns it emerald green.
The antioxidant-rich ingredient contains vitamins K, C, and E, and according to registered dietitian Lisa Samuels, RD, in an interview with Well+Good: “Chlorophyll helps with digestion by increasing the beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract,” adding, “it’s also antimicrobial, so it gets rid of harmful bacteria while maintaining healthy ones.” What’s more, “Chlorophyll works to detoxify the liver, which helps digest fats,” she says.