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Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the green pigment plants and algae use to capture light. Supplements usually contain chlorophyllin, a water-soluble derivative containing copper.

Also listed as Chlorophyllin

The names are not interchangeable

The European Commission’s 2017 review distinguishes chlorophylls, chlorophyllins and their copper complexes. Different chemical properties prevented simply transferring toxicity findings from one to another. An ingredient name matters more than the color of the drink. 1

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