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What’s so good about BARLEY GRASS?

After analyzing young barley grass leaves, the Resource Research Association (Office of Science and Technology) Japan, reported young barley leaves to be rich in vitamins (including beta-carotene, B-vitamins, and Vitamin C); minerals (including potassium, calcium, iron phosphorous, and magnesium); chlorophyll; essential and non-essential amino acids; and many live enzymes including the anti-oxidant enzyme, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Barley grass is also said to have 30 times more Vitamin B1 and 11 times the amount of calcium than there is in cow’s milk, 6.5 times as much carotene and nearly 5 times the iron content of spinach, close to seven times the vitamin C in oranges, four times the vitamin B1 in whole wheat flour, and 80 micrograms of vitamin B12 per 100 grams of dried barley plant juice.


Benefits of Barley Powder and Barley Capsule:


Strengthens the immune system and protects against dreaded diseases such as cancer.

Barley grass is considered a powerful antioxidant and immuno-stimulant. Many of the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes present in barley grass act to protect the body from free radical damage and enhance our immune systems. Antioxidant enzymes, such as the free-radical scavenger, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), and the antioxidant, 2″ – O-glucosylisovitexin (2″ O-GIV), have been isolated, and 2″ – OGIV is reported to possess antioxidant activity that is superior even to vitamin E. These qualities are believed to be helpful in preventing serious invasive disease.


Removes destructive toxins from the body

Barley grass also contains one of the most amazing nutrients, chlorophyll (liquid oxygenerated sunshine), a natural detoxifier that rids the intestines of stored toxins. It is a great blood purifier and cell detoxifier and is believed to facilitate the removal of poisons from the body. One reason is that, its rich chlorophyll content acts synergistically with other nutrients to remove destructive toxins, such as heavy metals and pollutants that we digest everyday and is also thought to counteract the toxic effects of modern western dietary habits. Barley grass is also said to renew tissue, rebuild cells and reduce cellular damage from x-rays and hepatitis.


Helps relieve various gastrointestinal conditions

Barley grass is a wonderful demulcent that contains a mucilaginous substance, which relieves inflammation and soothes throat and stomach distress. It also acts as a stomachic that tones and strengthens the stomach. This quality assists the digestive tract and helps relieve indigestion, flatulence, gastritis, dyspepsia (including lacto-dyspepsia in children), duodenal and peptic ulcers, and also improves the appetite. As a demulcent, it is said to soothe intestinal irritation and ease many intestinal problems, including ulcerative collitis.


Improves colon health

It has also been suggested as a treatment for mild constipation (reaffirming its use as a laxative by the ancient Egyptians). Due to its fiber content, barley grass is further thought to increase fecal weight and accelerate gastrointestinal transit, which helps remove wastes from the body more quickly. These actions help improve colon health, facilitate daily regularity and may also be helpful in preventing serious bowel disease.


Lowers bad cholesterol levels

Recent data suggest that barley grass has hypocholesterolemic properties, acting to improve cardiovascular health by reducing total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs or bad cholesterol) in mildly hyperlipidemic patients. Barley contains glucan, a fiber that is reported to be responsible for lowering cholesterol levels, and a modest inverse association has been observed between dietary fiber intake and cardiovascular disease.


Improves blood circulation

Moreover, the alkaloid, hordenine, in barley grass, is thought to stimulate blood circulation, and both improved circulation and lower cholesterol are considered helpful in preventing arteriosclerosis, stroke and heart attack.


Helps minimize body odor

Barley is considered one of the green grasses (reflecting its rich chlorophyll content), and chlorophyll-rich foods have been shown to counteract bad breath and body odor, stop bacterial growth, combat yeast fungi, and detoxify the body of drugs and carcinogens.


Alkalinizes the body

Barley grass is naturally alkaline, and its buffer minerals are said to neutralize excess acidic materials in the body and help maintain a healthy acidity/alkalinity balance.


Helps relieve respiratory conditions

As an expectorant, barley grass is believed to help loosen and expel phlegm and congestion. The herb’s alkaloid, hordenine, is said to be bronchodilator and beneficial in cases of asthma, coughs, and bronchitis.


May be useful in lowering blood sugar

There are current studies being conducted into the use of barley grass to control diabetes. It is said to have a hypoglycemic effect, preceded by a hyperglycemic action. High fiber is thought to be useful in diabetes patients when there are a low glycemic index and the ability to reduce postprandial glucose. Barley grass may reduce high blood sugar and improve glucose tolerance; however, more research is needed before any conclusions may be drawn.


Aids in digestion

Barley grass is very high in organic sodium, which dissolves calcium deposited on the joints and also replenishes organic sodium in the lining of the stomach. This aids digestion by improving the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.


Delays the aging process

Barley grass is believed to contain up to 1,000 enzymes that are the necessary regulators of the body, without them, our cells could not function and we would perish. Barley grass has one of the highest natural levels of enzyme SOD (Superoxide Dismutase), which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cells against toxic free radicals, thought to be a primary cause of aging. Because barley grass is said to repair and build cells and tissue, it is thought to be good for skin rejuvenation, improved skin, nails and hair.


Imagine a country where the air is so clean and the clouds so blue… Where fertile land is fed by streams of pure clear water… That’s New Zealand, where the world’s best organic barley grass is grown.


The Advantages of The Barley Company‘s Barley Capsule and Barley Powder Products:


Certified Organic Barley

Not every farm that claims to be organic is organic. 

The Barley Company provides only organic barley from farms certified by BioGro NZ, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency. BioGro is accredited by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) which represents the best in international organic standards. 

The BioGro certificate assures us that there are no unsafe levels of heavy metals, herbicide, and insecticide residues. NZ farms cannot be “certified organic” if unsafe residues are found. The farm must undergo residue testing as part of its certification.


Guaranteed Young Barley Leaves

The young leaves of organic barley are harvested only once when they are below 30 cm in height. Only the barley tops, where nutrients are concentrated, are harvested. No second or third harvest of young barley leaves is in any of The Barley Company‘s Barley Capsule products.


Guaranteed Pure

Every 500mg of Barley Capsule contains pure barley, without any additives or artificial color.


Guaranteed Fresh

Freshly harvested barley is immediately transported to the manufacturing plant for drying, milling, and packing. It takes only 1-6 hours between harvest and drying of fresh barley leaves using a patented process that assures preservation vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids.


Vegetable Capsules

Our Barley Capsule is packed in vegetable capsules. It is safe for vegetarians and vegans.


Convenient

Barley Capsule is packed in blister strips of 10 capsules each for handy and convenient use, anywhere and anytime.


Using The Barley Company products for detoxification:

Q: What happens during detoxification and how might this affect me?

A: In detoxification, the detoxifier (barley grass) “leaches” the toxins or poisons that have been stored within the body by releasing them into the fluid stores of the body (blood, urine, perspiration, etc.). When detoxifying, you should drink plenty of water to dilute the released toxins for elimination. You may experience gas bubbles, skin rash, itchiness, and muscle tightness, which are all signs of poisons exiting the body. After one to two weeks, the system should be cleansed and the skin and internal body should look and feel great!

Dosage: USE AS DIRECTED.


Disclaimer:

The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent diseases. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.


“My research has shown that the green leaves of the embryonic barley plant contain the most prolific balanced supply of nutrients that exist on earth in a single source.”

– Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara


“Barley grass is one of the most incredible products of this decade. It improves stamina, sexual energy, clarity of thought, and reduces addiction to things that are bad for you. It also improves the texture of the skin, and heals the dryness associated with aging.”

– Dr. Howard Lutz

[Director for the Institute of Preventive Medicine Washington, D.C. Published June 1981 on the Weekly World News article]


Young barley leaves contain trace minerals that are vital to health. These are used by the body to activate enzymes, sustain cellular activity, and absorb and utilize other minerals. Some of these such as boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, nickel, selenium, and zinc are listed in the table below. 

* Iron is found in blood and necessary to carry oxygen.

* Iodine is part of thyroid hormones.

* Chromium helps the body use insulin.

* Zinc is part of the hormone insulin and is found in many of the body’s enzymes. It helps maintain bone health and may help prevent osteoporosis.

* Nickel is involved in the production and action of certain hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, prolactin, and aldosterone.


Barley leaves also contain Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), an enzyme that repairs cells and reduces the damage done to them by superoxide, the most common free radical in the body. SOD is found in both dermis and the epidermis, and is key to the production of healthy fibroblasts (skin-building cells). SOD acts as both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in the body, neutralizing the free radicals that can lead to wrinkles and precancerous cell changes. 

Researchers are currently studying the potential of superoxide dismutase as an anti-aging treatment.

Micronutrients found in Green Barley Leaves

MINERALS

VITAMINS

ENZYMES

AMINO ACIDS

Boron

Beta Carotene

Aspartate Aminotransferase

Alanine

Calcium

Biotin

Catalase

Arginine

Chloride

Choline

Cytochrome Oxidase

Aspartic Acid

Chromium

Folic Acid

DNase

Cystine

Cobalt

Niacin

Fatty Acid Oxidase

Glutamic Acid

Copper

Pantothenic Acid

Hexokinase

Glycine

Iodine

Vitamin A

Malic Dehydrogenase

Histidine

Iron

Vitamin B1

Nitrate Reductase

Isoleucine

Magnesium

Vitamin B2

Nitrogen Oxyreductase

Leucine

Manganese

Vitamin B6

Peroxidase

Lysine

Nickel

Vitamin B12

Peroxidase Catalase

Methionine

Phosphorus

Vitamin C

Phosphatase

Phenylalanine

Potassium

Vitamin E

Phospholipase

Proline

Selenium

Vitamin F

Polyphenoloxidase

Serine

Sodium

Vitamin K

RNase

Threonine

Sulfur

Vitamin P

Superoxide Dismutase

Tryptophan

Zinc

 

P4D1

Tryrosine

 

 

Transhydrogenase

Valine

 

 

QUANTITY

 

PER 3 g

Energy

32kj

Protein

0.9g

Fat, Total

<0.1g

– Saturated

<0.1g

Carbohydrate

<0.1g

– Sugars

<0.1g

Fiber

1.2g

Sodium

1.5mg

Chlorophyll

29.5mg

Carotenoids

2.1mg

B1

36mcg

B2

72mcg

Niacin

180mcg

B6

37mcg

Folic Acid

39mcg

Vitamin C

6mg

Zinc

78mcg

Chromium

2.7mcg

Magnesium

4.4mcg

Iron

300mcg

Calcium

10mg