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Chlorophyll

Clinical trial
Porphyrin pigment (magnesium-containing tetrapyrrole)

Mechanism of Action

Binds and sequesters carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aflatoxin in the GI tract, reducing absorption; antioxidant through singlet oxygen quenching; supports hematopoiesis through structural similarity to hemoglobin

Research Notes

ChlorellaWestern

Chlorella contains the highest concentration of chlorophyll of any known organism (3-5% dry weight). Clinical trials in China demonstrated that chlorophyllin (a chlorophyll derivative) reduced aflatoxin biomarkers by 55% in populations with high dietary aflatoxin exposure. Chlorophyll's structural similarity to hemoglobin has led to its traditional use as a "blood builder," though direct hematopoietic effects in humans require further study.

Found In 1 Herb

Chlorella

Chlorella

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Porphyrin pigment (magnesium-containing tetrapyrrole)
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Chlorophyll

Porphyrin pigment (magnesium-containing tetrapyrrole)Bioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

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