Move over chai latte, there is a new Instagram worthy drink in town

<p>When Tony Stark aka&nbsp;Iron Man was seen sipping on a green drink&nbsp;to detox his body from palladium in the Iron Man films, who knew that a few years down the line that would go&nbsp;on to&nbsp;become a wellness fad ready to break the Internet. Now, people can be seen chugging down this emerald-green drink or in stricter terms, liquid chlorophyll, all over Instagram.</p> <p>From helping improve digestion to clearing out the skin, health enthusiasts have been going gaga over these claims made in favour of the vibrant green drink.&nbsp;</p> <p>But before we look into this new obsession any further, let us brush up on some basics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What is Chlorophyll?</strong></p> <p>Chlorophyll&nbsp;is a green pigment that is extremely essential for photosynthesis, as it not only gives it the luscious&nbsp;green colour but also&nbsp;helps absorb sunlight. So, from the leaves on the trees to the spinach in your salad, chlorophyll is present in them all.</p> <p>However, Chlorophyll products available in the form of tinctures and pills do not contain chlorophyll in its natural form. What they actually contain is&nbsp;chlorophyllin&nbsp;- a semi-synthetic chemical containing copper instead of magnesium.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Are there any benefits or risks attached to consuming chlorophyll?</strong></p> <p>The viral videos have apparently claimed that&nbsp;chlorophyll supplements come with health benefits ranging from cancer prevention, skin care and acne treatment and relieving&nbsp;constipation and gas.&nbsp;</p> <p>But just as how all wellness trends eventually hit a roadblock, so does this one. While people are busy gulping down litres of liquid chlorophyll,&nbsp;it is important to note that there is only a limited amount of research available to prove these claims. As per an article by Cleveland Clinic, there is still room for skepticism and chlorophyll is not a cure-all for all the issues.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to give this trend a try in all its glory, please be aware that there is no evidence&nbsp;available to prove&nbsp;the benefits.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href=https://www.editorji.com/story/the-pitfalls-of-getting-your-protein-intake-from-supplements-1622606511656 target=_blank>The pitfalls of getting your protein intake from supplements</a></strong></p>