BENEFITS OF BARLEY GRASS JUICE POWDER
WHAT IS BARLEY GRASS?
Imagine if your multivitamins were popping out of the ground, fresh and ready to assist you maintaining optimal health. This is barley grass. Barley grass, or Hordeum vulgare, is the young leaf of the barley plant. It is natures superfood that is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, chlorophyll, antioxidants, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), just to name a few. This is a super green that you’ll want to add in your diet each day.
Puresia Organic Barley grass juice powder comes from young barley grass and harvested when it’s at its nutritional peak.
Keep reading to learn the benefits of barley grass.
Powerful source of nutrition
Barley grass has been praised as a complete nutritional support, as it provides:
* Antioxidant enzymes: particularly, superoxide dismutase (SOD)
* Chlorophyll
* Contains all essential amino acids, making it a complete protein
* Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium
* B vitamins, Vitamin C, E & K
* Beta-carotene
Just to name a few!
With barley grass bursting with so many nutrients, there would be no surprise that there is plenty of research on the health benefits of barley grass.
health benefits of barley grass*
Powerful antioxidant-> Barley grass is an antioxidant powerhouse rich in vitamin A (As beta carotene) and vitamin C. Antioxidants can help protect our cells against free radicals that can damage our body. Barley grass is also a rich source of chlorophyll which also has antioxidant properties.
Digestive health-> We know that digestive health is the key to optimal health. Barley grass is a good source of dietary fiber. The insoluble fiber feeds our good bacteria in our gut helping to keep our intestines healthy and the soluble fiber helps our stomach absorb sugar slower, which can help keep blood sugar and cholesterol levels lower.
Balances blood sugar levels-> Research shows that barley grass can help balance blood sugar levels, which is likely due to the insoluble fiber it contains, by improving insulin sensitivity.
Boost immunity-> Barley grass contains polysaccharide structures that may enhance immunity by stimulating the activity of immune cells called macrophages. It also contains Vitamin C which can help improve our body's resistance to disease and infection.
Calm the nervous system-> Barley grass contains the compounds GABA and glutamic acid. These may have a calming and soothing effect on the central nervous system, making it a beneficial food for aiding anxiety, relaxation, and sleep.
Bone health-> With 11 times more calcium than milk, barley grass is a good source of calcium. Calcium is one of the main building blocks of our bones, and consuming a good source of calcium in your diet is vital for bone health. It is also a source of manganese and phosphorus which are also important for bone production.
According to Anthony Williams, Medical Medium, Barley grass juice powder "is essential for removing toxins and heavy metals out of the thyroid. It has also been credited as helpful for healing arthritis, migraine headaches, asthma, fatigue, gastrointestinal and skin issues, cancer, and diabetes. Barley Grass Juice Powder is also excellent for assisting circulation of the lymph system by nourishing and oxygenating the vascular system and healing and soothing mucous membranes".
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Good of Australia. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Takano A, Kamiya T, Tomozawa H, et al. Insoluble fiber in young barley leaf suppresses the increment of postprandial blood glucose level by increasing the digesta viscosity. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:137871. doi:10.1155/2013/137871
Byun AR, Chun H, Lee J, Lee SW, Lee HS, Shim KW. Effects of a Dietary Supplement with Barley Sprout Extract on Blood Cholesterol Metabolism. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:473056. doi:10.1155/2015/473056