Antioxidant
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Also known as: copper chlorophyllin, chlorophyllin, chlorophyll derivative, CuChl
Sodium copper chlorophyllin is a water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll that has been studied for potential detoxification, deodorizing, and antioxidant properties. Evidence for health benefits remains limited and primarily comes from in vitro and animal studies.
Primary uses
- Antioxidant support
- Potential detoxification aid
- Odor reduction (body odor, bad breath)
- Wound healing support
How it works
- Free radical scavenging
- Potential binding to toxins and heavy metals
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antimicrobial activity
Dosage
- Typical range
- 100-300 mg daily
- Timing
- Usually taken with meals
- With food
- May be taken with or without food; taking with food may reduce GI upset
- Duration
- Typically used as a daily supplement; long-term safety data limited
- Special populations
- Safety in pregnancy/lactation not well established; use with caution
Forms
- Tablet· 70/100
- Capsule· 70/100
- Liquid/tincture· 70/100
- Powder· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Green discoloration of stool
- Nausea
- Mild digestive upset
- Constipation or loose stools
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorophyll derivatives
- Caution with medications affected by GI absorption
Evidence notes
Limited human clinical trials; most evidence is preliminary, in vitro, or from older small studies. Some support for odor reduction and wound healing in animal/limited human data, but insufficient robust RCT evidence for antioxidant or detoxification claims in humans.
Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.
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