Wheat Grass
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum) is a dietary supplement with 9 published peer-reviewed studies involving 400 participants, researched for Ulcerative Colitis, Antioxidant Support, Blood Sugar Regulation.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Ulcerative Colitis
StrongAntioxidant Support
StrongBlood Sugar Regulation
StrongResearch Visualised
Visual breakdown of the clinical data.
Study Quality Breakdown
What types of studies were conducted
Participants Per Study
Larger samples = more reliable results
Research Timeline
When the studies were published
All Studies
Detailed breakdown of each trial. Click to expand.
Ulcerative Colitis
To assess wheat grass juice in active distal ulcerative colitis
Study Type
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess wheat grass juice in active distal ulcerative colitis
Dose
100 mL wheat grass juice daily
Participants
23 active distal UC patients
Duration
1 month
Results
Wheat grass juice significantly reduced overall disease activity, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain compared to placebo. No side effects observed. PMID: 11989836
How They Measured It
Disease activity index, rectal bleeding, physician assessment
To review herbal therapies for active ulcerative colitis
Study Type
Systematic review of herbal medicines in IBD
Purpose
To review herbal therapies for active ulcerative colitis
Dose
Various
Participants
Multiple RCTs
Duration
Various
Results
Triticum aestivum (wheat grass) was among herbs superior to placebo in inducing remission or clinical response in ulcerative colitis. Well-established evidence for IBD. PMID: 25830661
How They Measured It
Clinical response, remission rates across multiple herbal RCTs
Antioxidant Support
To evaluate wheat grass on antioxidant status and blood counts in thalassaemia
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To evaluate wheat grass on antioxidant status and blood counts in thalassaemia
Dose
5-10 mL wheat grass juice daily
Participants
80 beta-thalassaemia patients requiring transfusion
Duration
12 months
Results
Wheat grass juice significantly reduced transfusion requirements by 25% and improved antioxidant enzyme activities in thalassaemia patients. PMID: 22414986
How They Measured It
SOD, CAT, GPx activities, MDA, CBC, transfusion frequency
To investigate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory potentials of Triticum aestivum in UC model
Study Type
In vitro study
Purpose
To investigate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory potentials of Triticum aestivum in UC model
Dose
Various concentrations T. aestivum extract
Participants
Cell-free and intestinal cell assays
Duration
N/A
Results
T. aestivum bioactives (quercetin, protocatechuic acid, tricin) demonstrated significant COX-2 inhibition and antioxidant activity, explaining anti-inflammatory mechanisms in UC.
How They Measured It
COX-2 inhibition, quercetin activity, antioxidant assays
To assess wheat grass supplementation on oxidative stress in healthy adults
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To assess wheat grass supplementation on oxidative stress in healthy adults
Dose
30 mL wheat grass juice daily
Participants
60 healthy adults
Duration
8 weeks
Results
Wheat grass supplementation significantly improved total antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative stress biomarkers vs control. Safe and well tolerated.
How They Measured It
Total antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress markers, cholesterol
To review nutritional and health benefits of wheat grass including chlorophyll and antioxidants
Study Type
Review
Purpose
To review nutritional and health benefits of wheat grass including chlorophyll and antioxidants
Dose
Various
Participants
N/A
Duration
N/A
Results
Wheat grass contains chlorophyll, vitamins C/E, beta-carotene, flavonoids, and SOD with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification properties. Multiple clinical benefits reviewed.
How They Measured It
Comprehensive review of phytochemical and clinical evidence
Blood Sugar Regulation
To assess wheat grass juice on blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To assess wheat grass juice on blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Dose
100 mL wheat grass juice twice daily
Participants
60 type 2 diabetic patients
Duration
3 months
Results
Wheat grass juice significantly reduced fasting and postprandial blood glucose and improved HbA1c compared to control in type 2 diabetics. PMID: 23195191
How They Measured It
Fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, HbA1c
To investigate wheat grass extract on blood glucose and lipid metabolism in diabetic rats
Study Type
Animal study
Purpose
To investigate wheat grass extract on blood glucose and lipid metabolism in diabetic rats
Dose
400 mg/kg wheat grass extract
Participants
Diabetic rats
Duration
6 weeks
Results
Wheat grass extract significantly reduced blood glucose, improved insulin sensitivity, and lowered cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetic rats.
How They Measured It
Fasting blood glucose, insulin, lipid profile
To evaluate wheat grass powder on insulin resistance and metabolic parameters
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To evaluate wheat grass powder on insulin resistance and metabolic parameters
Dose
10 g/day wheat grass powder
Participants
40 adults with insulin resistance
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Wheat grass powder significantly reduced HOMA-IR, fasting insulin, and improved lipid profile in insulin-resistant adults vs placebo. PMID: 30513282
How They Measured It
HOMA-IR, fasting glucose, insulin, BMI, lipids
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wheat Grass research
There are currently 9 peer-reviewed studies on Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum), involving 400 total participants. Research covers Antioxidant support, Ulcerative colitis, Blood sugar regulation. The overall evidence strength is rated as Very Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Very Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (7 human studies, 1 animal study), and reported outcomes.
Wheat Grass has been researched for: Antioxidant support, Ulcerative colitis, Blood sugar regulation. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 7 out of 9 studies are human trials. The remaining 1 is an animal study. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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