When you have digestive problems, it’s easy to become dependent on over-the-counter medications. Many patients have come to me for help in breaking the antacid habit.
If you feel like you are a slave to antacids, I have a solution for you that I bet you haven’t thought of before. Many people with chronic digestive problems find long-lasting relief from drinking wheatgrass juice. Wheatgrass juice is an all-natural and highly nutritious way to relieve indigestion pain.
Nature’s own healing agent
Wheatgrass is a cousin of the wheat that we grow to make flour. Its technical name is agropyron. When it is still young, wheatgrass looks a lot like grass. Wheatgrass juice is incredibly nutritious. From vitamins and minerals to amino acids and enzymes, this juice contains many things that can improve your digestion and overall health.
Wheatgrass juice has been touted to cure everything from male pattern baldness to anemia and bad breath. It has been claimed to prevent cancer and improve weight loss. Despite some outlandish claims, many of the benefits of wheatgrass juice are very real. The digestive benefits, in particular, are backed by good research.
Proven relief from your indigestion
Wheatgrass juice is a good source of B vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes. Each of these helps promote healthy digestion. Whether you have constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, or other stomach problems, drinking this juice every day can give you quick and long-lasting relief.
In one study, ulcerative colitis patients were given 3 ounces of wheatgrass juice each day or a placebo. Those who received the wheatgrass juice saw significant improvements in their symptoms. They had less pain and discomfort and experienced less rectal bleeding.
It is the high level of enzymes in this juice that helps improve digestion by causing your body to properly break down food and absorb nutrients. Enzymes are essential for good digestion. Unfortunately, the average American diet is deficient in enzymes. A daily serving of wheatgrass juice can restore balance to your own enzyme levels and that can do wonders for your digestion.
The high chlorophyll content of wheatgrass juice also helps promote good digestion. Chlorophyll, which is prized for its detoxifying effects, works by removing toxins from the blood and supporting proper liver function. Most importantly for your digestion, it helps clean your intestines. When your intestines are clean, they work better and you will notice less gas, bloating, and discomfort after eating.
Where to find wheatgrass juice
You can get wheatgrass juice at juice bars, health food stores, or you can grow your own.
In juice bars, you can get this juice mixed into a tasty smoothie. This is an easy way to benefit, but it can be expensive if you try to drink it every day.
If you have a green thumb and juicer at home, you can grow and squeeze your own wheatgrass. This grows rapidly. It sprouts and is ready to squeeze in a week or two. Growing your own wheatgrass is the cheapest way to get all the benefits of this amazing food … and you’ll be sure of the freshness and ingredients that go into growing yours.
Personally, I prefer a quick visit to my local health food store, which sells this juice. This “middle ground” solution allows me to enjoy the benefits of this juice without the hassle of caring for plants. Because you only need two to three ounces a day of juice, a quart easily lasts for three weeks, making it a cost-effective option too.
I want to point out one more thing about using wheatgrass juice. Most people don’t enjoy the taste. I use my blender to mix the juice with a variety of fruit juices. This masks the taste without interfering with any of the benefits.
Wheatgrass juice is a great supplement, especially for digestive disorders. Whether you get a made-to-order smoothie or a juice of your own, you are sure to enjoy the digestive benefits of this juice.