The Benefits of BARLEY GRASS

1. PROTECTS AGAINST DEGENERATIVE DISEASES

With an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) Value of 25,000, barley grass acts as a powerful antioxidant which scavenges and neutralizes free radicals, recognized as the main culprit in debilitating diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. a higher ORAC score means that the ability to fight diseases is stronger. at least 3000-5000 ORAC units per day are needed for protection against free radicals. Barley grass contains a substance called P4D1 which has been shown to actually repair DNA in the cells of the body. It has a strong anti-inflammatory action and is thought to aid in the prevention of cancer, aging, and cell death. Barley grass also has an enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD) which also helps protect the body against free radicals.

2. PROVIDES GOOD NUTRITION

According to the resource Research Association, Office of Science and Technology, and Japan Food Analysis Center, barley grass contains chlorophyll and is rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Per 100 grams of dried barley juice is said to have: 

• 30 times as much vitamin B1 as in milk
• 3.3 times as much vitamin C
• 6.5 times as much carotene as in spinach
• 11 times the amount of calcium in cow's milk
• 5 times the iron content of spinach
• 7 times the vitamin C in oranges
• 4 times the vitamin B1 in whole-wheat flour
• 80 microorganisms of vitamin B12

3. HELPS IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Regular use of barley grass may lead to weight loss. Research says this is due to the enhancement of the cytochrome enzyme system, which is essential foe cell metabolism. More efficient metabolism means more efficient burning of calories, resulting in more effective weight management.

4. AIDS IN REGULAR ELIMINATION

Barley grass contains high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber which helps in regular bowel movement and elimination of toxins.

5. PREVENTS GASTRIC ACIDITY

Barley grass is naturally alkaline. It has a natural calming effect on the gastrointestinal system. It is also very high in organic sodium with about 775mg of organic sodium per 100 grams. It also replenishes organic sodium in the lining of the stomach. This aids digestion by improving the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

6. HELPS IN ANEMIA

Barley grass is rich in chlorophyll, sometimes called "green blood". Chlorophyll has similar chemical structure to hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen to the body's cell.