Other compounds

Wheatgrass

Also called: wheat grass

Young wheat plants, juiced or powdered.

Why people take it
Nutrition, detox.
What the evidence says
Little evidence.
How it is usually taken
As juice (30 ml) or powder (3 to 5 g) a day.
Be careful
Nausea; contamination with mould or bacteria possible.
Medicines it can interact with
Contains vitamin K (warfarin).

Other other compounds

Alpha-lipoic acidResveratrolQuercetinPterostilbeneNMNSpermidineFisetinPQQSulforaphaneDIMDHEAMelatoninCaffeine and L-theanineCannabidiol (CBD)Hemp seedBee pollenRoyal jellyPropolisManuka honeyChlorophyll

Common questions

What is Wheatgrass?

Young wheat plants, juiced or powdered.

Why do people take Wheatgrass?

Nutrition, detox.

Does Wheatgrass work?

Little evidence.

How much Wheatgrass do people take?

As juice (30 ml) or powder (3 to 5 g) a day.

Is Wheatgrass safe?

Nausea; contamination with mould or bacteria possible.

Does Wheatgrass interact with medicines?

Contains vitamin K (warfarin).

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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