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Other compounds & fats · FROM DR. PURSER’S TEACHING

Chlorophyll

The green pigment plants use to capture light.

Based on teaching by Dan Purser, MD. How we prepare these guides

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

THE TEACHING CONNECTION

The green pigment plants use to capture light.

What it does

The green pigment plants use to capture light.

How this fits a treatment plan

Chlorophyll is an educational entry in the antioxidant encyclopedia. Purser Wellness does not automatically recommend it as treatment from an APA result. A cell-response finding is not a diagnosis of a deficiency in this botanical or compound.

Chlorophyll-containing foods and chlorophyllin supplements are not the same preparation.

What symptoms can—and cannot—tell you

There is no established dietary deficiency syndrome for this specific botanical or compound. Symptoms are not evidence that you need this supplement.

Food sources

Spinach, kale, parsley and other green vegetables.

Supplement forms

Chlorophyll-containing foods and chlorophyllin supplements are not the same preparation.

What to track and reassess

If your clinician recommends a separate trial, agree on its purpose, the exact preparation, how long to assess it and what would make you stop or reassess. Keep ordinary foods distinct from concentrated extracts.

Names you may see

Chlorophyll