Hi Cherie----Chlorophyll is the compound/chemical in plants that converts sunshine into energy. It is why a plant based diet is so important for optimal health. We get energy from plants. In fact, the chemical structure of chlorophyll is one molecule different than hemoglobin. It is very important for our health.
Having said that, why do you want to supplement with chlorophyll? Have you been diagnosed with some sort of problem that would be addressed by consuming it? I ask this question because a Naturopath I work with teaches that it is the totality of the diet and lifestyle that determines our health. There is not a single supplement, vitamin, mineral or herb that will help our bodies to prevent disease. There is sometimes a need for supplementation if we are deficient and diagnosed so by a health care practioner. But, it can be dangerous to supplement if it is not needed by the body. Our bodies are carefully balanced and an excess, even from a daily multi-vitamin, will cause harm over time.
Please feel free to contact me and I can share in more detail, if you'd like. I have lots of info from Dr. Pam (the Naturopath...she has her PhD in Nutrition as well). I am happy to share, as it is my mission and passion to help teach others how to achieve optimal health. BTW, the first steps toward that end are to consume a diet that is 90% plant based by calories. Of course, you want to reduce or eliminate as many negative ingredients in your diet as well. A good book to read is The China Study by T Colin Campbell. And explore the website www.pcrm.org.
Again, I truly feel it is important for us to do our homework and I applaud your question here on mamapedia. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and some of it even comes from our health care professionals. It's not necessarily their fault, they just don't know what they don't know.
Lastly, the group I work with hosts health care lectures in the Detroit area. On Sept 21, we welcome Dr. Carol Watson, RN and Naturopathic Dr. from Indianapolis. If you'd like a flyer, please contact me and I can tell you more about it. I hope this helps. You have a great day. Be well, D.