Vitamins

• Amazing Grass does contain a variety of different vitamins that are beneficial to the body. Among these are vitamin A, C and E. Consuming wheat grass can help to meet the recommended amounts of these vitamins daily. Due to the vitamin C in wheat grass, it may also help to boost the immune system and help fight off colds and infections.
  
  

Nutrients

• Amazing Grass is also packed full of several other important nutrients. These include calcium, magnesium, iron, chlorophyll and amino acids. Because of these ingredients, Amazing Grass may help rid the body of harmful bacteria and help keep the system clean and healthy from the inside out. The calcium in Amazing Grass also promotes good health for the teeth and bones.
  
  

Unresearched Health Claims

• Some of the supposed health benefits of Amazing Grass have yet to be proven. Many believe taking this supplement may help prevent such illnesses as anemia, diabetes and cancer along with joint pain as well as many other health problems. However, since very little testing has been done on wheat grass, these beliefs have yet to be confirmed.
  
  

Precautions

• Before you take wheat grass supplements, there are some possible side effects to keep in mind. These may include headaches, hives, nausea or even swelling of the throat. Wheat grass is normally eaten raw, so it should be cleaned thoroughly to make sure it does not contain harmful bacteria. Those who are allergic to grass or wheat should consult a physician before taking wheat grass supplements.