Since the year 2000, I have been doing at least 1 and usually 2 detox programs every year using the Ultimate Herbal Detox program and BodiClenz drinks.
This involves a clean diet of only 100% plant-based pure wholefoods, avoiding the inflammatory grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Today we’re exploring the health and detoxing benefits of the green pigment Chlorophyll and how to complete a 7-Day green power detox program.
- Light-harvesting chlorophyll pigments enable mammalian mitochondria to capture photonic energy and produce ATP. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6518289/
- Dietary chlorophyllin is a potent inhibitor of aflatoxin B1 hepatocarcinogenesis in rainbow trout. PUBMED https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7805041/
- Effects of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin on low-dose aflatoxin B(1) pharmacokinetics in human volunteers. PUBMED https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19952359
- Enhancing Health Benefits through Chlorophylls and Chlorophyll-Rich Agro-Food: A Comprehensive Review. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10384064/
- Antioxidant activity of chlorophylls and their derivatives. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996905000918
- Enhancing Health Benefits through Chlorophylls and Chlorophyll-Rich Agro-Food: A Comprehensive Review (MDPI) https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/14/5344#B32-molecules-28-05344
- Body weight loss, reduced urge for palatable food and increased release of GLP-1 through daily supplementation with green-plant membranes for three months in overweight women. PUBMED https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24993695/
Chlorophyll In Detoxing & Other Health Benefits
Chlorophyll is the major complex green pigment in all leafy plants, algae, and certain bacteria, essential for photosynthesis as it converts light energy into chemical energy.
These bioactive molecules exhibit a wide range of beneficial effects, including antioxidant, antimutagenic, antigenotoxic, anti-cancer, and anti-obesogenic activities.
Let’s explore these briefly before embarking on a journey into the 7-Day Green Power Detox Program.
Chlorophyll Binds Carcinogens:
- In animal and human studies Chlorophyll has been shown to bind with powerful food carcinogens like aflatoxin, preventing their absorption from the digestive system, thereby reducing their potential harm. (2, 3)
- Chlorophylls and derivatives have shown potential anticarcinogenic effects. They have been effective in various models, including inhibiting skin tumor promotion in mice and reducing DNA adduct levels and tumor incidence in organisms like rainbow trout exposed to carcinogens.
- The anticarcinogenic action is thought to occur through complex binding with carcinogens, reducing their bioavailability and enhancing their elimination. (6)
Chlorophyll – Antioxidant Properties:
- The antioxidant activity contributes to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are often elevated due to toxin exposure. (4, 5)
- Chlorophyll’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may offer neuroprotective benefits by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, which are implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. Chlorophyll-rich diets are linked to better cognitive function and reduced risk of cognitive decline. (6)
Chlorophyll – Heavy Metal Chelation
- The presence of metals in chlorophyll derivatives (like Mg, Zn, and Cu) enhances their antiradical capacity, suggesting that metal chelation plays a role in their antioxidant effectiveness.
- Chlorophyll and its derivatives exhibit strong antioxidant properties, neutralizing free radicals that can arise from the presence of toxic metals and other environmental pollutants.
Chlorophyll – Anti-Obesity Effects
Chlorophylls have shown potential in controlling obesity. Studies indicate that chlorophyll can affect lipid digestion, inhibit adipogenesis, and promote browning of fat cells. Supplementation with chlorophyll-rich extracts has been shown to reduce body weight gain and improve markers of metabolic health in animal models. (6)
Human Study:
38 Women aged 45-60 were studied over 12 weeks, on Chlorophyll supplements.
- Weight Loss: Women taking the supplement lost more weight (average 5 kg) compared to the placebo group (average 3.5 kg).
- Cholesterol Levels: There was a significant decrease in total and LDL cholesterol in the supplement group.
- Cravings: Participants reported fewer cravings for sweets and chocolate.
- GLP-1 Levels: Increased GLP-1 levels were noted during meals in the supplement group, which helps in appetite and blood sugar control.
These results suggest that daily use of green plant membrane supplements can effectively support weight loss and improve health markers related to cholesterol and appetite management. (7)
Recently in early 2020, I tested the program with a 100% green-food diet and the results were amazing. Most noticeable was the increased energy, clarity, and a sense of deep inner peace along with an almost spiritual sense of light energy within my body.
This does all happen normally with the herbal detox program, but this time it was more profound than ever. I put that down to the green foods and the high chlorophyll content. Read more about this here.
The program simply involves a very high dose of the herbs and a clear focus on your food for 1 week. It’s not as hard as it sounds, once you get started.
See the full plan below.
What Does a 7-Day Power Cleanse Involve?
Goal: To trigger rapid and powerful healing processes in the body, increase energy, and lose some weight. The secret is, to keep it simple. The food will be 90% raw and involve a lot of liquids. This will be roughly our normal day.
Breakfast: A green smoothie with either 20-40 herbal detox capsules or 1-2 scoops of BodiClenz powder
Lunch: Another green smoothie or green salad Snacks: Apples, avocados, cucumber or olives.
Dinner: Very simple hot food or salad, Green Juice or smoothie with 2 scoops of BodiClenz powder.
Bedtime: 20-40 herbal detox capsules with water
Hunger should decrease after the first couple of days as the Green foods dramatically increase energy levels.
Green Foods and Herb For Detoxing
I have compiled a short list of my top suggested green detox foods that you can focus on using during your 7-day power detox program. You can use these foods in raw form wherever possible.
Click the images below to see the health benefits of each of the ultimate green detox foods.
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Health Benefits
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Health Benefits
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) Health Benefits
Brussel Sprouts – Health Benefits
Broccoli – Health Benefits
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Health Benefits
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) Health Benefits
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Health Benefits
Avocado (Persea americana) Health Benefits
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) Health Benefits
Celery (Apium Graveolens) Health Benefits
Kiwifruit (actinidia chinensis) Herbal Monograph
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Herbal Monograph
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Herbal Monograph
Globe Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) Herbal Monograph
Other Green Foods and Herbs You Could Include
Apples (green), Asparagus, Basil leaf, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum (green), Chili (green), Chives, Cilantro leaf (coriander), Grapes (green), Gherkins, Green beans, Kiwifruit (green), Lettuce, Olives (green), Onions, Other Salad Greens, Peas, Rosemary leaf, Spring Onions, Thyme leaf
Some Green Recipe ideas you can use on your Power Cleanse
These are just some ideas, but you could make all kinds of smoothies, salads, stir-fries, and soups using the above ingredients.
Take your health to the next level and give it a try.
Click the images to see the full recipes with video instructions.
Select Your Herbal Program
Choose one of the options below to get started with your herbal detox program
You can use drinks, capsules, or a combination of both to get a deep cleanse.
