Chlorophyll Liquid Benefits | Nature’s Sunshine Guide

Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that makes photosynthesis possible — it's how plants convert sunlight into energy. But this remarkable molecule does more than nourish plant life. In supplement form, Chlorophyll has been valued for decades for its ability to support natural blood-cleansing processes, encourage a healthy immune response, and act as a natural internal deodorizer.

Most Liquid Chlorophyll supplements — including Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll — use sodium copper chlorophyllin, a water-soluble derivative of natural Chlorophyll. While Chlorophyll in its natural state is fat-soluble and doesn't dissolve cleanly in water, chlorophyllin was developed specifically to be water-soluble, making it easy to stir into a glass of cold water and enjoy daily.

Structurally, sodium copper chlorophyllin retains the porphyrin ring system found in natural Chlorophyll but replaces the central magnesium atom with copper and removes the phytol tail. This modification improves stability and prevents the color change from green to brown that natural Chlorophyll can undergo. Both the FDA and EFSA recognize Chlorophyll-based compounds as safe for use in foods.

The Chlorophyll liquid benefits in this formula center on several key mechanisms that research and traditional use have identified over more than half a century of human use.

Blood-Cleansing Support

Chlorophyllin's porphyrin ring structure — which is remarkably similar to hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in human blood — has made it a long-standing element in traditional blood support. Research suggests that sodium iron chlorophyllin (a related derivative) has demonstrated significant hemoglobin increases in clinical studies, and Chlorophyll has historically been used in medicinal preparations to support blood health. Nature's Sunshine highlights this formula's ability to support natural blood-cleansing processes and strengthen the body on a cellular and molecular level.

Immune Response

Chlorophyllin has traditionally been attributed immune-supporting properties. Preclinical evidence suggests immunostimulatory effects and anti-inflammatory modulation. Traditional and naturopathic frameworks have long positioned Chlorophyll as an immune tonic that encourages a proper immune response.

Detoxification and Carcinogen Binding

Research suggests that Chlorophyll and sodium copper chlorophyllin are able to form tight molecular complexes with certain chemicals known or suspected to cause harm — including polyaromatic hydrocarbons found in tobacco smoke and aflatoxin B1. In a landmark randomized, placebo-controlled trial, chlorophyllin taken three times daily led to a 55% reduction in urinary aflatoxin-DNA adduct biomarkers compared to placebo. This carcinogen-binding ability may help reduce the amount of harmful compounds that reach susceptible tissues.

Natural Deodorizing

Chlorophyll has been marketed as an internal deodorant since the 1950s. One study found that administration of chlorophyllin was helpful in controlling body and fecal odors in 62 geriatric nursing home patients. Another study in patients with trimethylaminuria found that oral sodium copper chlorophyllin significantly decreased urinary trimethylamine. While modern evidence in healthy individuals is limited, the traditional use is well established and spans more than 50 years without serious side effects reported.

This Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll formula may be a good fit for several types of people:

• Those seeking whole-body cleansing support: Chlorophyll has been used traditionally as an internal cleanser for decades, and its documented ability to bind certain environmental toxins in the GI tract provides a scientific basis for this use.
• Anyone looking to support healthy blood: The structural similarity between Chlorophyll and hemoglobin has made Chlorophyll-rich preparations a staple in traditional blood health support.
• People wanting immune system encouragement: Traditional and naturopathic frameworks have long used Chlorophyll as an immune tonic, and preclinical evidence points to immunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Those concerned about internal freshness: Chlorophyllin's traditional role as a natural internal deodorizer has been recognized for over 50 years.

If you're unsure whether Liquid Chlorophyll is right for your needs, our naturopath is available for a free consultation — just reach out and we'll help you find what makes sense for your body.

It's important to note that the safety of Chlorophyll or chlorophyllin supplements has not been tested in pregnant or lactating women, so these supplements should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. Individuals with rare disorders of copper metabolism, such as Wilson's disease, should also limit exposure to copper-containing supplements including sodium copper chlorophyllin.

Take 2 tablespoons (30mL) in an 8 fl oz glass of cold water daily. Refrigerate after opening.

Each 30 mL serving provides 90 mg of sodium copper chlorophyllin. The 32 oz bottle provides a generous supply for daily use.

When taken orally, chlorophyllin may cause green discoloration of urine or feces, or yellow or black discoloration of the tongue. These are harmless cosmetic effects and not a cause for concern. There have also been occasional reports of mild digestive changes related to oral use. Chlorophyllin may result in false positive results on guaiac card tests for occult blood — be sure to let your healthcare provider know if you're using this supplement before any such testing.