Each capsule contains: Chlorophyll 50 mg. Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Water, Yellow Beeswax.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Chlorofresh. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Chlorofresh. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately in amounts commonly found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of chlorophyll when used orally in medicinal amounts or when used topically or as an injection.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Chlorofresh. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, chlorophyll may reduce the clearance of methotrexate.
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In one case report, a 54-year-old male developed delayed clearance of intravenous high-dose methotrexate with concomitant use of chlorophyll. When chlorophyll was stopped 2 days prior to methotrexate treatment, methotrexate clearance was unaffected (93891).
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Theoretically, concomitant use of chlorophyll with photosensitizing drugs may have additive effects.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Chlorofresh. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, topically, or intravenously, significant adverse effects have not been reported.
However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Photosensitization.
Topically: Dermatitis, photosensitization.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Pseudoporphyria.
Dermatologic ...Topically, chlorophyll cream has been reported to cause dermatitis (41912). Orally, chlorophyll can cause photosensitization (1326). Certain carotenoids such as beta-carotene and canthaxanthin seem to prevent or lessen the photosensitivity that results from taking chlorophyll (1326). Oral consumption of chlorophyll has been associated with the development of pseudoporphyria in case reports. Two females developed easily traumatized blisters on their hands after consumption of a Swisse Chlorophyll drink (93892). In one case series, four males developed skin blisters and skin erosions after taking oral chlorophyll 100-1200 mg daily for 6.5 months up to 7 years. Resolution of symptoms was delayed for 2-8 months after chlorophyll discontinuation (97933).
