Gorilla Life Green Drink

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in all plants, leaves and algae.  It absorbs essential energy during the process of photosynthesis (the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose) used to power the plants growth and development; it is to plants what blood is to humans.  After discovering that the chemical composition of chlorophyll is similar to that of human blood, scientists deduced that it offers similar benefits to humans as it does to plants.

An anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healer, chlorophyll’s myriad benefits include: efficient delivery of magnesium, aiding the blood in carrying oxygen to cells and tissues, aid in the growth and repair of tissues, stimulating red blood cells to improve oxygen supply, help neutralize free-radicals, effective deodorizer to reduce bad breath, urine, fecal waste, and body odor and overall improvement and enhancement of the vascular systems, intestines, lungs and uterus.

A woman named Kika Keith decided to capitalize on this ingredient after using chlorophyll as a successful aid in decreasing her daughter’s asthma attacks. She created Gorilla Life Green Drink, the first organic, all natural, raw food drink with chlorophyll from concentrated alfalfa.  With one of the highest chlorophyll indexes of all edible plants, the alfalfa has been used by the Chinese to treat several health conditions since the sixth century.  It is rich in minerals, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. It also contains calcium, potassium, carotene, iron, and zinc as well as 16 amino acids more vitamin c than most citrus juices and more protein than beef, milk and eggs.

The drinks come in three flavors Honey, Agave and Unsweetened and are made with a blend of purified water, organic agave or honey, organic chlorophyll, and Vitamin C. The honey flavor has 100 calories, zero grams of fat and 26 carbohydrates per eight fl. oz. Honey has tons of B Vitamins, Iron, Manganese and has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal qualities. The agave flavor has five calories, zero grams of fat and two carbohydrates per eight fl. oz. Derived from a plant, agave is a natural sweetener with a low-glycemic index making it a safe sugar alternative. The unsweetened variety contains zero calories, zero grams of fat and zero carbohydrates. This flavor is the safest for diabetics.

Gorilla Life touts itself on increasing energy, boosting the immune system and helping to maintain and detoxify the body. It has a slightly bitter taste but this should be overlooked in lieu of the amazing health benefits.