Newbury Park, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/23/2011 -- Wheat grass juice, a favorite in the health food sector appears to be gaining widespread popularity. The recently released website, Wheat-GrassJuice.org, is designed to answer growing interest in juicing related products.
Wheat grass juice has long been promoted by health food advocates as a safe and effective ay to increase energy, improve health, and aid in the recovery from disease.
In an effort to gain the benefits of this unique beverage, many consumers have been trying their hand at making it. Those who have attempted to make their own report that it is a difficult, and possibly messy process - leaving them looking for an easier way. The new website, Wheat-GrassJuice.org is answering that need.
There is an increasing variety of power juicers available, simplifying the process. Additionally, There are several products on the market today offering concentrated liquid or powdered forms of pre-made wheat grass juice. These and similar products can make it rather simple to incorporate wheat grass juice into one's daily diet.
While the numerous options give users a greater choice, they can also confuse the situation. Many are finding themselves overwhelmed, and uncertain which products actually work and which sacrifice nutrients for convenience. Despite the challenges, interest continues to increase as researchers continues to validate the numerous claims made by users and health advocates.
Wheat grass juice has been shown to improve overall health with daily use. One double-blind, placebo-controlled study by The Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine determined that it is associated with decreases disease activity.
Additionally, the researchers discovered four groups of compounds presumed to have anti-oxidative properties. Antioxidants are recommended by health professionals to decrease the effects of aging, improve memory, and boost energy.
Doctors are recommending many patients drink the juice daily for a variety of maladies, including cancer and the harsh treatments it requires. According to a study performed by several oncology experts, including those from Sookmyung Women's University, College of Pharmacy, it has promising benefits for those undergoing cancer treatment. These include assisting in detoxifying the body. Among the highlight of the study, they report the consumption of this juice has detoxifying effects.
In yet another study on what is becoming known as a miracle drink, researchers concluded that wheat grass juice aids in iron chelation, allowing patients with myelodysplastic syndrome to undergo less treatments. While this research is promising for sufferers of myelodysplastic syndrome, as they require less frequent treatments when using it, this is an important discovery for the general public.
Iron deficiency is a common cause of fatigue, depression and sleeplessness. While some deficiencies are caused by lack of iron in the diet, many are caused by the body's inability to assimilate iron properly. Chelation, a process that increases the availability of minerals to the body, is a key to proper iron absorption and assimilation.
The Wheat-GrassJuice.org website showcases a few of the best products, as well as providing comprehensive information and resource links. The site was designed to bring together a widely scattered array of information, with the goal of helping even a health food novice make informed decisions.