Wheatgrass for Anemia

Research suggests that wheatgrass may offer some benefit for anemia, primarily through its rich content of chlorophyll, iron, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds thought to support hemoglobin production and reduce oxidative stress. The available evidence comes exclusively from narrative and compilation reviews published in 2024 and 2025, with no randomized controlled trials or meta-analyses directly examining wheatgrass as an anemia intervention represented in this set of studies. Both reviews point in a supportive direction, noting that existing studies have linked wheatgrass consumption to improved hemoglobin levels, but both also emphasize that the underlying research base is limited in scope and rigor. As such, while the findings are promising, stronger and more methodologically robust clinical evidence is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn about wheatgrass as an effective intervention for anemia.