Chlorophyll Supplement Comparisons

The use of chlorophyll supplements as a way to reduce body odor and bad breath is a rising trend that continues to grow in popularity.  It offers a unique approach to deodorant protection because unlike topical solutions, chlorophyll works as an internal deodorant.  Much of what causes body odor and bad breath stems from factors that take place inside the body.  Toxins, acids and other organic odor molecules get absorbed into the body and are released through skin, sweat and the mouth.  Chlorophyll acts like a sponge, and absorbs these odor causing compounds before they are emitted and remove them from the body. 

Because the use of chlorophyll supplements to get rid of odor is fairly new, there can be a bit of uncertainty when deciding which product is the best or most effective.  There are several important attributes that you should be aware of when comparing different options. 

Chlorophyllin

Most of us know or have heard of chlorophyll.  In many supplements, you will often see chlorophyll taken from sources such as alfalfa or parsley.  It is important to know that chlorophyll in its natural form has a very limited absorbability to the human body.  Chlorophyll is fat soluble and not dissolvable in water.  This makes internal deodorant effects difficult.

On the other hand, when you look at the supplement facts information on the back, what you'll want to look for is chlorophyllin.  Chlorophyllin is a water soluble derivative of chlorophyll.  They are essentially identical in structure, but with one important difference.  A single magnesium molecule in chlorophyll has been replaced with a copper atom.  This one alteration is what allows chlorophyllin to be absorbed into the body, and what gives it its ability to bind to odor compounds to prevent you from stinking.

Chlorophyllin is also called Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin or Copper Chlorophyllin Complex. 

Milligrams Per Tablet

Another factor to be aware of when purchasing a supplement is not only the number of tablets per bottle, but also the amount of chlorophyllin per tablet.  This ratio can vary from brand to brand so while one may contain 100 tablets, each tablet may contain very little chlorophyllin. 

This is important because according to research,  the optimal dosage of chlorophyllin per day ranges between 100mg - 300mg.  This provides long lasting odor protection for 24 hours.  In comparison, another study found that 75mg produced no significant malodor reduction.

Product Comparison

Below is a list of a few popular chlorophyll supplements on the market.  We've included the number of tablets per bottle, cost according to Amazon as well as total chlorophyllin per bottle.  In addition, we've calculated cost per mg of chlorophyllin as well tablet potency. 

Brand	Pills	Chlorophyllin Mg	Cost	Potency	Total Chlorophyllin	Cost Per Mg
Body Mint	60	100	14.95	1.6666667	6000	0.002491667
Vitabase Chlorophyll	90	100	22.99	1.1111111	9000	0.002554444
WORLD ORGANIC Chlorophyll	100	60	10.24	0.6	6000	0.001706667
Nature's Way Chlorofrresh	90	50	8.47	0.5555556	4500	0.001882222
ENDS Chlorophyll	100	10	7.62	0.1	1000	0.00762
Bernard Jensens Chlorophyll	200	16	11.42	0.08	3200	0.00356875
Nature's Plus Natural Chlorophlll	90	NA	14.29	0	0	0

From the table above, we  see that Body Mint carries the most effective potency per tablet at 1.67.  This means that on a per tablet basis, you get the most out of 1 pill in comparison to other products.

In terms of price, the cheapest solution on a per mg basis is WORLD Organic Chlorophyll at $0.0018.  It is important to note that these prices do not include shipping charges.  In certain cases free shipping may or may not apply, but it is still something to consider.  Body Mint for example has a feature called Auto Delivery in which product is shipped free of charge.

If you are a current user of chlorophyll supplements or thinking of trying them out, we hope that you've found this information useful.  Remember to be sure to check the ingredient list as well as the amount of chlorophyllin per serving size.  Certain products such as Nature's Way for example uses a serving size of 2 and lists their chlorophyllin amount as 100mg.  This of course means that each tablet contains only 50mg.  Also, don't be afraid to ask the customer service people questions about what is popular and what works best.  Information shared is information gained!  Happy hunting.