General Dosage
3-6g powder or 30-60ml fresh juice daily
Maximum dose: 10g powder or 120ml juice daily (higher doses may cause nausea)
Wheatgrass Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 3-6g powder or 30-60ml fresh juice daily
Timing: Best taken on an empty stomach in the morning for optimal absorption; can be split into two doses
Dosage by Condition
General health / antioxidant support
3-5g powder or 30ml juice dailyEmerging
Ulcerative colitis support
100ml fresh juice dailyEmerging
Blood sugar management
3-6g powder dailyPreliminary
Energy and nutrient supplementation
3-6g powder or 30-60ml juice dailyEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General health / antioxidant support | 3-5g powder or 30ml juice daily | Emerging |
| Ulcerative colitis support | 100ml fresh juice daily | Emerging |
| Blood sugar management | 3-6g powder daily | Preliminary |
| Energy and nutrient supplementation | 3-6g powder or 30-60ml juice daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: 10g powder or 120ml juice daily (higher doses may cause nausea)
Timing & Absorption
Best taken on an empty stomach in the morning for optimal absorption; can be split into two doses
Can be taken with or without food.
References
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