Wheat grass contains high levels of various antioxidants that can help prevent damage from free radicals and promote overall health. Some of the antioxidant compounds found in wheat grass include flavonoids, phenolic acid, sulfonic acid, triterpenoids, anthraquinol, alkaloids, saponins and vitamins A, C and E.
According to a 2018 study that was published in the Journal of Food Science, the high concentrations of nutrients and potent antioxidants in wheat grass can reduce oxidative stress in the body, while also supporting healthy metabolism and energy levels. Furthermore, a previous study that appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research indicates that wheat grass extract has higher antioxidant activity than other natural extracts prepared from a variety of plants and vegetables.
Supplementing with wheat grass powder can also support your body’s normal production of the antioxidant glutathione.