HELPS LOWER BLOOD SUGAR

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is by far the most prevalent type of diabetes amount adults. In a 2010 medical study, supplementing with BARLEY GRASS POWDER caused a significant fall in the fasting blood sugar level of the experimental group.

The researchers also noted that the risk of coronary heart disease was significantly REDUCED IN DIABETICS who took barley grass supplement

HELPS LOWER BAD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

Recent data suggest that barley grass has hypocholesteromic properties, acting to IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH by reducing total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein(LDSs or bad cholesterol) in mildly hyperlipidemic patients.

In a clinical study involving men with high LDL and total blood cholesterol levels, taking 15 grams of barley grass extract daily significantly lowered cholesterol levels. In addition, HDL, which is commonly referred to as "happy" or "good" cholesterol, was increased by TAKING BARLEY GRASS EXTRACT.

HELPS IMPROVE 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 hearth attack.

HELPS RELIEVE VARIOUS GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS

Barley grass acts as a stomachic that TONES AND STRENGTHENS THE STOMACH. This quality assists the digestive tract and helps to 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 colitis.

PROTECTS AGAINS DREADED DISEASES SUCH AS CANCER AND STRENGTHENS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Barley Grass is considered a POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT and IMMUNO-STIMULANT. Many of the vitamins, minerals and enzymes present in the barley grass act to PROTECT THE BODY FROM FREE RADICAL DAMAGE and ENHANCE OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM.

Antioxidant enzymes, such as Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), is reported to be more superior even to Vitamin E. Barley is known as one of the green grasses RICH IN CHLOROPHYLL known to detoxify the body of drugs and carcinogens.

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.

IMPROVES COLON HEALTH

Due to its fiber content, Barley grass is further thought to increase fecal weight and accelerate gastrointestinal transit, which helps to REMOVE WASTES FROM THE BODY more quickly.

These actions help to improve colon health, facilitate daily regularity and may also be helpful in PREVENTING SERIOUS BOWEL DISEASE.

DELAYS THE AGING PROCESS

Barley grass has one of the highest natural levels of enzyme SOD, which is a powerful antioxidant that PROTECTS THE CELLS against toxic free radicals, thought to be primary cause of aging. Because barley grass is said to repair and build cells and tissues, it is thought to be good for SKIN REJUVENATION, IMPROVED SKIN, NAILS and HAIR.

HELPS TO REDUCE PAIN AND INFLAMMATION

Barley grass acts as a free radical scavenger that reduces inflammation and pain. Barley grass may posses ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES due to its inclusion of the substance P4D1. Barley grass is also abundant in mucopolysaccharides (MPs) which are amino-sugars, known for STRENGHTENING CONNECTIVE TISSUE, making them more elastic and resillient, protecting the vascular system.

HELPS WITH ARTHRITIS AND THE PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH IT

People who tend to be ARTHRITIC do better with barley grass juice because of its HIGH SODIUM CONTENT. Many people using this juice have found RELIEF FROM PAIN within a week or two. Young barley grass plays an important part in mediating the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and this can help to MINIMIZE CERTAIN DISEASES such as rheumatoid synovitis, arthritis and gout.

REMOVES DESTRUCTIVE TOXINS FROM THE BODY

Chlorophyll is a NATURAL DETOXIFIER that rids the intestines of stored toxins.

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 MINIMIZE BODY ODOR

Barley grass is considered one of the green grasses (reflecting its rich chlorophyll content), have been shown to COUNTERACT BAD BREATH and body odor, stop bacterial growth and combat yeast fungi.

HELPS RELIEVE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

As an expectorant, barley grass is believed to help LOOSES AND EXPEL PHLEGM and congestion.

The herb's Alkaloid, Hordenine, is said to be a BRONCHODILATOR and beneficial in cases of asthma, coughs and bronchitis.

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.