Now a quick recap of k0122670 post on experiencing severe anaemia, brings to mind one notable blood booster I was introduced to while experiencing various stages of growth living with Sickle Cell Disease, namely Chlorophyll.

Anaemia occurs in SCD when the red blood cells die early. This means there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. When this happens, a person might be tired, dizzy, have a fast heart rate, be jaundiced, possess slow growth etc.

Blood transfusions is used to treat severe anaemia. A sudden worsening of anaemia resulting from infection or enlargement of the spleen is a common reason for a transfusion. However frequent blood transfusions can cause health problems because of the iron content of blood as iron overload can lead to diseases such as diabetes mellitus.

So where does Chlorophyll fall in all this? Chlorophyll is a green pigment present in all green plants responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis. It can help build the blood by improving the quality of red blood cells. When ingested, liquid chlorophyll can help to do the job of hemoglobin which helps to rebuild and replenish our red blood cells, boosting our energy and increasing our wellbeing almost instantly.

Chlorophyll aids in blood cell regeneration by helping the cells carry more oxygen. Adding liquid chlorophyll to your diet when another source of supplemental iron is present produces far better results in treating anaemia. However one should note that taking iron supplements will not help people with sickle cell disease as SCD type of anaemia is not caused by too little iron in the blood; it’s caused by not having enough red blood cells.

One can choose to consume chlorophyll by eating veggies raw or lightly steamed as cooking them can decrease their chlorophyll content. Another way is to consume it as liquid Chlorophyll.

Here are some quick and easy steps to obtaining liquid chlorophyll from your veggies.

Insert your green leaves /vegetables – spinach, pumpkin leaves, peas, parsley, broccoli, kale, mustard greens, etc in a blender with a little bit of water and blend until you get a smooth paste.

Pour the smooth paste into a sieve and strain the liquid to remove the roughage OR you may choose not to strain it out.

Bottle up the liquid and refrigerate until when you are ready to drink.

Some other benefits of Chlorophyll include the fact that;
It serves as a rich source of vitamins and minerals
It aids in wound healing.

Regular drinking of chlorophyll by an SCD patient overtime can help boost the blood, prevent anaemia and give the body an abundance of oxygen.

References:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2020, accessed 21st August 2020; https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/treatments.html

Maed 2020, accessed 21st August, 2020, https://maed.co/drinking-liquid-chlorophyll/

Medical News Today 2004 -2020, accessed 21st August, 2020 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322361#outlook