Previous studies have shown that adding chlorophyll-containing compounds to high-fat meals suppressed food intake and weight gain in rodents. Researchers replicated the study on moderately overweight women, with impressive results. The women were given three high-carbohydrate, high-calorie meals, two with chlorophyll and one without.
Following each meal, blood samples and questionnaires were evaluated over a four-hour period. The blood test results showed stable blood sugar levels (which means no hunger pangs), and the questionnaire responses showed that the participants felt satisfied longer after the chlorophyll meals. The researchers concluded that adding chlorophyll to your meals intensifies feelings of satiety.