Nature’s Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll ES | Deep-Dive Guide

Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll ES is a liquid formula designed to help protect and strengthen the body on a molecular and cellular level. This product comes as a two-pack of 16 oz bottles, giving you a generous supply of a daily green elixir that has roots in decades of traditional use.

Chlorophyll — the pigment responsible for nourishing plants through sunlight — has been valued for its potential to support circulatory, intestinal, digestive, and immune functions. Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll ES delivers a concentrated, water-soluble form of this green compound along with spearmint oil, working together as a natural deodorizer while promoting a sense of well-being and enhanced energy levels.

If you're exploring a whole-body cleanse, looking for traditional support for body odor or bad breath, or simply want a refreshing daily green drink, this formula is worth a closer look. Our naturopath is available for a free consultation if you'd like personalized guidance on how it might fit into your wellness routine.

The formula centers on sodium copper chlorophyllin — a water-soluble derivative of Chlorophyll created by replacing the magnesium atom in natural Chlorophyll with copper and removing the fat-soluble phytol tail. This modification makes it easy to mix into water while maintaining the bioactive porphyrin ring structure that gives Chlorophyll its functional properties.

Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll ES is highlighted for several key functions:

• Supports natural cleansing of the blood — Chlorophyll derivatives have a documented ability to bind certain lipophilic compounds in the gastrointestinal tract, which may support the body's natural detoxification processes.
• Nourishes the circulatory, intestinal, digestive, and immune systems — The porphyrin ring structure of Chlorophyll allows it to function as a hydrogen donor, helping to support antioxidant defense by scavenging free radicals and chelating reactive ions.
• Protects the body on a cellular and molecular level — Research suggests Chlorophyll derivatives exhibit antioxidant activity that may help prevent oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation by decreasing reactive oxygen species.
• Assists in maintaining pH levels
• Acts as a natural deodorizer — Chlorophyll has been marketed as an internal deodorant since the 1950s, and the addition of spearmint oil — one of the most universally used traditional breath-freshening herbs — complements this deodorizing action.

This formula is designed around three primary concerns: whole-body cleansing, body odor, and bad breath (halitosis). It may appeal to several groups of people:

• Those interested in a daily internal cleanse — Chlorophyll has been traditionally used as an internal cleanser and detoxifier for decades, and the aflatoxin research provides a scientific basis for its ability to bind certain toxins in the gastrointestinal tract and reduce their absorption.
• Anyone seeking a natural deodorizer — With both sodium copper chlorophyllin and spearmint oil, this formula combines two traditional approaches to freshening from within. Chlorophyllin has a decades-long history of use as an internal deodorant, with clinical evidence for reducing body and fecal odor in specific medical populations.
• People who want a simple, refreshing green drink — Mixed into a glass of cold water, Nature's Sunshine Liquid Chlorophyll ES provides a minty, easy-to-drink daily addition to your routine.

If you're unsure whether this product fits your specific health needs, our naturopath offers free consultations to help you make an informed decision.

Take 1 tablespoon (15 mL) in an 8 oz. glass of cold water daily. Refrigerate after opening.

The serving is simple and straightforward — no complicated protocols or timing requirements. Many people enjoy the mild, minty taste as a refreshing start to their morning or a midday pick-me-up.

A few things to keep in mind: When taken orally, supplemental sodium copper chlorophyllin may cause green discoloration of urine or feces, or yellow or black discoloration of the tongue. These are harmless cosmetic effects, not signs of a problem. There have also been occasional reports of diarrhea. Oral chlorophyllin may result in false positive results on guaiac card tests for occult blood — let your healthcare provider know you're taking it if you're scheduled for this type of test.

Since the safety of Chlorophyll or chlorophyllin supplements has not been tested in pregnant or lactating women, they should be avoided during pregnancy and lactation. Individuals with rare disorders of copper metabolism, such as Wilson's disease, should limit exposure to copper additives, including supplemental sodium copper chlorophyllin, given its copper content.