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Product Overview & Quick Specs

Think of liquid chlorophyll like a refreshing botanical rinse for your internal digestive plumbing. It travels through your digestive tract to capture odor-causing compounds before they escape through your breath or skin. NOW Foods Liquid Chlorophyll Plus Mint delivers a potent, stabilized form of green plant pigment (sodium copper chlorophyllin) infused with real peppermint oil to support internal cleansing and daily freshness.

  • ✓ Active Form & Potency: 100 mg of water-soluble sodium copper chlorophyllin yielding 4 mg of elemental copper per 1-teaspoon (5 mL) serving.
  • ✓ Primary Target: Promotes digestive tract deodorization, cellular protection, and natural internal cleansing.
  • ✓ Supply & Value: Approximately 95 full-strength servings per 16 fl. oz. bottle, providing over three months of daily support.
  • ✓ Purity & Dietary Status: 100% vegan, non-GMO, alcohol-free, and packaged in a post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin bottle.

Buyer's Guide & Form Comparison

Why the Form Matters

Raw plant chlorophyll is fat-soluble and breaks down rapidly in strong stomach acid. This formula uses sodium copper chlorophyllin, a stabilized water-soluble form where copper replaces the central magnesium atom. This structural change allows the molecule to stay intact through gastric digestion so it can work throughout the gut. Unlike chalky pills that dissolve slowly or bargain store brands cut with artificial fillers, this liquid disperses instantly in water for rapid gastrointestinal contact. Natural peppermint oil adds a crisp taste, masking the grassy flavor found in basic commodity liquids.

Is This Formula Right for You?

  • ✓ Best Choice For: People wanting whole-body internal odor control for fresher breath, perspiration, and digestive transit.
  • ✓ Best Choice For: Individuals who dislike swallowing bulky capsules and prefer an easy, minty morning hydration tonic.
  • ✓ Best Choice For: Health-conscious adults seeking cellular antioxidant support to neutralize everyday free radicals.
  • ✗ Consider Another Option If: You have Wilson's disease or a diagnosed copper metabolism condition, as this product provides 4 mg of elemental copper per serving.
  • ✗ Consider Another Option If: You prefer an unflavored liquid to blend into fruit smoothies without any mint taste.
  • ✗ Consider Another Option If: You need a travel-friendly solid capsule to prevent accidental liquid leaks during frequent flights.

VitaNet®, LLC backs your order with our 31-year reputation and an unconditional 100% money-back guarantee, even on opened bottles, letting you evaluate your digestive results completely risk-free.

How It Works in the Body

1. The Molecular Deodorizing Magnet

Think of chlorophyllin like a molecular magnet inside your digestive tract. Intestinal bacteria break down dietary protein into volatile sulfur compounds and foul-smelling nitrogen metabolites (such as hydrogen sulfide, skatole, and trimethylamine). The planar porphyrin ring of sodium copper chlorophyllin binds tightly to these volatile odor molecules [1], [3]. This binding converts them into stable, non-odorous complexes that pass naturally through the bowel instead of absorbing into your bloodstream and exiting through sweat or breath.

2. The Dietary Interceptor Shield

Imagine an interceptor shield trapping waste before it enters your home. Chlorophyllin acts as an interceptor molecule in the intestinal cavity [2]. Its flat molecular surface forms non-covalent complexes with planar environmental chemicals and heterocyclic amines from cooked foods. By trapping these unwanted substances inside the gut lumen, chlorophyllin prevents them from crossing the intestinal barrier, protecting your cells and easing stress on the liver.

3. Awakening the Cellular Cleaning Crew

Think of Phase II enzymes as your cells' internal recycling and waste management team. Absorbed portions of chlorophyllin trigger cellular signaling switches (the Nrf2 pathway) [4]. This signal prompts cells to produce protective antioxidant enzymes, including quinone reductase and glutathione S-transferase. These defense proteins neutralize reactive oxygen species and scavenge free radicals before they can damage cell membranes or delicate DNA structures.

Daily Timing, Synergy & Realistic Timelines

Best Time to Take

Mix 1 teaspoon (5 mL) into 8 to 10 ounces of cold water or juice once daily. Taking it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach maximizes its gut-cleansing action. If you have a sensitive stomach, take it alongside a light morning meal to promote smooth digestive comfort.

Daily Schedule & Smart Pairings

Liquid chlorophyll pairs well with daily probiotic supplements and soluble prebiotic fiber to encourage balanced gut flora and healthy bowel regularity. Because chlorophyllin possesses natural binding properties, always separate your dose by at least 2 hours from prescription pharmaceutical medications and high-dose iron supplements to avoid interfering with their absorption.

What to Expect Over Time

  • Days 1–7: Active binding of digestive metabolites begins. You may notice fresher morning breath and a harmless dark green color in your stool.
  • Weeks 3–4: Consistent gut deodorization takes hold, promoting noticeable reductions in perspiration and body odors during physical exertion.
  • Months 2–3+: Ongoing cellular protection, sustained antioxidant defense, and steady gastrointestinal regularity become your new daily baseline.

Physical Feel, Sensory Traits & Clean Ingredients

Format & Ease of Use

This product is a concentrated, pourable liquid. It dissolves rapidly into cold water with a quick stir of your spoon, creating a crisp, dark green botanical drink. There are no thick gels to chew and no large pills to swallow.

Natural Aroma, Taste & Color

The liquid carries a vibrant emerald green color from natural plant pigments. Real peppermint essential oil provides a crisp, cooling aroma and a refreshing mint finish that completely balances the natural, earthy undertones of the botanical extract. Slight natural color variations between production lots can occur.

Other Ingredients Explained

  • Vegetable Glycerin: A plant-derived humectant that provides a smooth liquid base and keeps the chlorophyllin evenly dispersed without alcohol.
  • De-ionized Water (H2O): Purified water stripped of charged mineral ions to ensure maximum solubility and long-term formula stability.
  • Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita): Natural steam-distilled essential oil that delivers crisp mint flavor and supports fresh breath.
  • Potassium Sorbate: A food-grade stabilizer that protects freshness by preventing microbial and fungal growth once the bottle is opened.

Proper Storage & Handling

Shake the bottle well before each use. Store in a cool, dry place before opening, and refrigerate immediately after opening to preserve botanical freshness across all 95 servings. Chlorophyll contains an intense green pigment that can stain clothing and porous countertops, so handle with care. Always dilute before drinking to avoid temporarily tinting teeth.

Manufacturer Quality & Lab Testing Standards

Botanical extracts require rigorous testing because field-grown plants naturally absorb substances from the earth. Unscreened commodity brands sold at big box discounters often skip expensive analytical validation, leaving consumers vulnerable to heavy metal contamination and diluted active levels. NOW Foods manufactures this formula under some of the most comprehensive analytical standards in the natural products industry.

  • ✓ ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Laboratories: Testing occurs in world-class in-house analytical facilities staffed by experienced microbiologists and analytical chemists.
  • ✓ ICP-MS Heavy Metal Screening: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry measures heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) down to single parts per billion (ppb).
  • ✓ HPLC Potency Verification: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography confirms identity and guarantees that every teaspoon yields a full 100 mg of sodium copper chlorophyllin.
  • ✓ Rigorous Microbiological Testing: Every batch is screened to certify the complete absence of Salmonella, E. coli, yeast, and mold spores.

Complete Supplement Facts Panel

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)
Servings Per Container: about 95

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 15
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1%**
Copper (elemental)
(from Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin)
4 mg 444%
Sodium (elemental)
(from Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin)
5 mg <1%
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
(Chlorophyll)
100 mg †

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, De-ionized Water, Peppermint Oil and Potassium Sorbate (as preservative).

Allergen Declarations: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. When taken orally, chlorophyll may cause diarrhea or green discoloration of urine or feces.

Handling Note: Chlorophyll contains a green pigment that could stain your clothing. Handle with care. Chlorophyll may also stain teeth when taken undiluted. Use only as directed.

Natural color variation may occur in this product. Family owned since 1968. Bottle made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Scientific References & Clinical Studies

  1. Yamazaki H, Fujieda M, Togashi M, et al. Effects of the dietary supplements chlorella and chlorophyllin on systemic levels of trimethylamine in Japanese patients with trimethylaminuria. Life Sciences. 2004;75(20):2465-2476. [PubMed PMID: 15451025]
  2. Egner PA, Wang JB, Zhu YR, et al. Chlorophyllin intervention reduces aflatoxin-DNA adducts in individuals at high risk for liver cancer: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial in Qidong, PR China. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). 2001;98(25):14601-14606. [PubMed PMID: 11724948]
  3. Young RW, Beregi JS Jr. Use of chlorophyllin administration in the control of odor in colostomy and ileostomy patients. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 1980;28(1):46-47. [PubMed PMID: 7351477]
  4. Fahey JW, Stephenson KK, Dinkova-Kostova AT, Egner PA, Kensler TW. Chlorophyll, chlorophyllin and related tetrapyrroles are significant inducers of mammalian phase 2 cytoprotective genes. Carcinogenesis. 2005;26(7):1247-1255. [PubMed PMID: 15790587]

Frequently Asked Questions

Will NOW Liquid Chlorophyll stain my teeth or clothing?

Yes, concentrated chlorophyllin is a deep natural green dye that will stain fabrics, porous countertops, and teeth if taken straight. Always dilute your 1-teaspoon dose in 8 to 10 ounces of water or juice, drink it through a straw if desired, and rinse your mouth with clean water immediately after drinking.

Why does my stool look dark green after taking liquid chlorophyll?

Dark green stool is a completely harmless, normal physiological effect of taking chlorophyll. Because sodium copper chlorophyllin passes directly through your intestines to bind volatile odor compounds, unabsorbed plant pigment safely colors your bowel movements.

Does NOW Foods Liquid Chlorophyll Plus Mint require refrigeration?

Yes. While an unopened bottle is shelf-stable at room temperature, you must refrigerate the bottle immediately after opening. Chilling protects the botanical freshness, prevents microbial growth, and keeps the peppermint flavor crisp across all 95 daily servings.

Why does each serving contain 4 mg of elemental copper?

Natural chlorophyll contains magnesium, which degrades quickly in gastric acid. Replacing magnesium with copper creates sodium copper chlorophyllin, a stable, water-soluble molecule that survives stomach digestion. The 4 mg of copper is safely bound inside this molecular structure, but individuals with Wilson's disease should avoid copper-containing supplements.

Can I take liquid chlorophyll on an empty stomach or should I take it with food?

You can take it either way. Taking it first thing in the morning in a glass of water on an empty stomach provides the fastest gastrointestinal deodorizing effect. If you have a sensitive stomach or notice mild digestive looseness, simply take your daily serving with breakfast or lunch.

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