
Wheat grass is a fast-growing cereal grass typically harvested when it is only five inches high. It is difficult to digest, so it is usually juiced before consumption; and at that point, it's very concentrated. For this reason, it is usually consumed in one to two ounce servings.
Wheat grass is high in chlorophyll, which is thought to provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
One ounce of wheat grass juice contains 10 percent of the recommended daily value for iron, a mineral necessary for hemoglobin formation.
One ounce of wheat grass also supplies 7 percent of the recommended daily value for vitamin C, which increases iron absorption, enhances the immune system and assists in collagen formation.
Wheat grass contains the antioxidant superoxide dismutase, which protects the body from the free radicals formed from exposure to stress, chemicals and other toxins.
Wheat grass also contains the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolinec acid. Alpha-linolinec is typically found in nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables.
Because of its alkaline properties, wheat grass juice is often used to counteract acidity in the body.