Wheatgrass juice gives you long-lasting relief from digestive problems

When you have digestive problems, it’s easy to become dependent on over-the-counter medications. Many patients have come to me for help kicking their antacid habit.

If you feel like you’re 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 lasting relief by drinking wheatgrass juice. Wheatgrass juice is an all-natural and highly nutritious way to relieve the pain of indigestion.

Nature’s own healing agent

Wheatgrass is a cousin of the wheat that we grow for flour. Its technical name is agropyron. When 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 purported to prevent cancer and enhance weight loss. Despite some outlandish claims, many wheatgrass juice benefits 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, patients with ulcerative colitis were given 3 ounces of wheatgrass juice per 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 making your body 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 balance 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 valued for its detoxifying effects, works by removing toxins from the blood and supporting good liver function. Most important for your digestion, it helps cleanse your intestines. When your intestines are clean, they work better and you’ll 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.

At juice bars, you can get this juice that is 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 a juicer at home, you can grow and juice your own wheatgrass. This is growing fast. It sprouts and is ready to juice in a week or two. Growing your own wheatgrass is the most economical way to get all the benefits of this amazing food…and you’ll be sure of the freshness and ingredients used to grow 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 the plants. Since you only need two to three ounces of juice per day, a quart easily lasts me three weeks, which also makes it a cost-effective option.

I want to point out one more thing about the use of wheatgrass juice. Most people don’t like 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 your own juice, you’re sure to enjoy the digestive benefits of this juice.