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BARLEY GRASS - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Barley grass is the green shoots of the barley plant. Learn more about the main benefits, how to take it and what effect the superfood can have on your body. Did you know that barley grass can lower your cholesterol?

WHAT IS BARLEY GRASS?

Barley is a cereal and belongs to the family of sweet grasses. The young, green shoots of the barley plant are called barley grass. It is considered a traditional medicinal plant and has been used for food and medicinal purposes since ancient times. Nowadays, barley grass is considered a superfood and is mainly consumed as a powder, capsules or gummy bears.

WHAT VITAMINS DOES BARLEY GRASS CONTAIN?

The particularly healthy effect of barley grass is mainly due to the high content of nutrients. These include numerous minerals and trace elements. Magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron can be found in barley grass. Barley grass contains minerals and abundant vitamins, such as vitamins C, E, K and A. In addition, the grain is also rich in fibre and high-quality carbohydrates. In addition, barley grass is gluten-free.

But our Eat Your Super Green Vitamins also contain barley grass.

THE EFFECTS OF BARLEY GRASS

Due to the numerous ingredients of barley grass, the superfood is also attributed to a variety of healing effects. It has been found that barley grass can lower the level of harmful LDL cholesterol in the blood. Indeed, high cholesterol can promote hardening of the arteries and the subsequent stroke. Barley grass also has a beneficial effect on diabetes, as it can positively affect blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. Reportedly, the ingredient lunasin has an anti-cancer effect, showing positive results, especially in skin, blood and prostate cancers. Also, the secondary plant compounds reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases, infections and cancer (Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Barley Grass).

Studies also prove that barley grass can help with the chronic inflammatory bowel disease "ulcerative colitis". In general, barley grass can help with intestinal problems due to its anti-inflammatory effect. The superfood is also one of the most alkaline foods and can harmonize pH levels while improving acid-base balance. The antioxidants of the secondary plant compounds protect the skin cells from free radicals and are, therefore, beneficial for the skin and connective tissue. In conclusion, it can be said that barley grass is justifiably called a superfood (Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Barley Grass).

NASSIM JAMALZADEH:

"There is a reason barley grass is considered a superfood and why many people can no longer imagine their diet without it. Because of its ingredients, barley grass not only has positive effects on health and the immune system but it is also said to have a beauty effect on skin and hair. Because barley grass contains antioxidants that can protect cells from oxidative stress, which is why I can only recommend barley grass to everyone, it is definitely my natural beauty booster".

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