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What is wheatgrass? what are the wheatgrass juice benefits?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wheatgass: Is made from cotyledons of wheat (or Triticum aestivum). The sprouts are gluten free. It contains vitamins A,C,E & K, potassium, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, zinc, copper, manganese & selenium. It is a good source of fiber.

Answered 1/4/2018

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