Wheatgrass is the name of the young grass of a wheat plant. It is a thick, dry grass that looks like hay or straw but is bright green. It plays a role in natural and holistic medicine, and it may have some specific health benefits. Wheatgrass contains few calories but is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and enzymes. A study in 2018 noted that the proteins and antioxidant agents in wheatgrass might help prevent diseases, reduce oxidative stress and boost the body’s metabolism as well as store energy. Wheatgrass powder can also boost oxygen supply to the blood, preventing oxidative damage to the DNA, prevent certain cancers, fight infections, treat gastrointestinal distress, prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, and control weight gain thereby curbing obesity. It is also good for people with rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases and blood disorders
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