Barley Grass Powder

Barley grass (hordeum vulgare) is
the leafy growth of the young barley plant. It has been used by humans
for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians, Romans and Vikings all
used barley - Columbus carried it to the Americas in 1493.
Much
of barley grass' benefits come from its chlorophyll content. This is
the same chemical that makes grass green. As the essential ingredient in
photosynthesis it is the basis of all plant life. Chlorophyll also has a
very similar structure to blood haemoglobin. Key ingredients of barley
grass are protein, vitamins, and minerals. The protein in barley grass
has 18 of the 22 amino acids, including all of the eight essential amino
acids that the body can't make for itself. Barley grass is thus an
excellent source of protein for vegans, who often lack it in their
diets. Barley grass is also rich in A, B, C and E vitamins.
Barley
grass is also an excellent natural source of minerals, including
calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium, the
"youth" or "beauty" mineral which helps with firmness and tone of skin
and muscle, joints and teeth. As it also provides a substantial amount
of folic acid, pantothenic acid, carotenoids (including beta-carotene)
and organic sodium - it is small wonder it has been labelled a super
green food.
Customer reported health benefits of barley grass include:
* anti-bacterial, protecting against infection; * similar in structure to haemoglobin, may help recovery from anaemia; * may reduce blood sugar issues, so helping with diabetes and weight management; * rebalances the body's pH (alkalising); * may neutralize toxins in the body, making it an effective element in cleansing programs; * it helps to purify the liver.
Numerous benefits have been reported by
those who consume barley grass regularly. Scientific research at present
lags behind what people are discovering for themselves. While
exaggerated claims should be treated with caution, the impressive list
of illnesses that show improvement when people add barley grass to their
diet make it well worth considering if one suffers from any of the
following conditions:
- Arthritis;
- Asthma;
- Fatigue;
- Migraine;
- Excessive low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the ‘bad' cholesterol);
- Blood sugar issues, including hypoglycaemia and diabetes;
- Inflammation and inflammation-related pain;
- Stomach and intestinal disorders.
Our barley grass is sourced from an
organic farm in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is harvested while the plant
is young before the grain develops. Within six hours of harvesting it
is transported to an organically certified dehydrating plant, where the
moisture content is reduced to approximately 4%. It is then milled and
packaged. The entire process is organically certified and ensures a high
proportion of the plant's original nutritional value.
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