If you've been following my blog then you'll know I'm a big fan of
chlorophyll supplements, especially as a deodorant. Not only is it
effective, but it also accomplishes several things regular deodorants do
not. They don't contain harmful ingredients like aluminum, they work
on multiple types of odor and they work constantly so long as you
remember to take it.
One thing people have been asking me is how do you know which ones
work and which ones don't. There are many brands and truth be told,
they are not all the same. Just as with any product, you have brands
with a good reputation and ones who don't. This article will try and
help to make the decision process easier.
There are 3 main things to look for when choosing a chlorophyll deodorant supplement. First is whether or not the product is using
chlorophyll or chlorophyllin. You can check this by looking at the
Supplement Facts box located on the back of most bottles. You'll want
to use a brand that uses chlorophyllin. It is a water soluble
derivative of chlorophyll and can be absorbed by the body. Unlike
chlorophyll, it is able to bind to odor compounds in the body and remove
them. This is due to the water dissolvability factor and an important
feature for any internal deodorant product.
Second thing to keep an eye out for is the amount of chlorophyllin
per tablet. This can vary significantly from brand to brand. I've seen
it range anywhere from 16mg per tablet to 100mg per tablet. Everyone's
needs are different, but the general consensus among experts is that
about 200mg is needed per day to maintain a consistent and effective
deodorant protection. In addition to this, pay careful attention of the
serving sizes. Most products use 1, but there are those that use a
serving size of 2 or more. If a product uses 2, remember that all
chlorophyllin amounts listed need to be halved.
The last factor to be aware of is the number of tablets in relation
to cost. Pill quantities can range from 30 to 60 to 100 tablets per
bottle. 100 tablets might seem like a lot, but what you really want to
pay for is the amount of chlorophyllin. In the 100 tablet bottle, if
each tablet only has 16mg of chlorophyllin, you'd obviously be getting a
better deal with a 60 tablet, 100mg bottle instead. A good way to
calculate value is to follow this simple formula:
(# of tablets) X (chlorophyllin mg per serving) / price = cost per mg
These three factors are important, but not the end all for finding a
good chlorophyll supplement. The best thing to do is to research and
experiment with what works and what doesn't. Remember, not all
chlorophyllin is the same. There isn't any real way to measure this as
many companies hold their plant sources as trade secrets. Whatever you
decide, just remember to read, research and report!
