Difference between revisions of "Barley"
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Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant (a type of whole grain). Sometimes referred to as "barley leaf" or "barley green," barley grass contains chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. | Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant (a type of whole grain). Sometimes referred to as "barley leaf" or "barley green," barley grass contains chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. | ||
What Is Barley Grass Juice? In many cases, barley grass is consumed in juice form. Like wheatgrass juice, barley grass juice is a popular juicing ingredient said to promote detox and offer a wide range of health benefits. | What Is Barley Grass Juice? In many cases, barley grass is consumed in juice form. Like wheatgrass juice, barley grass juice is a popular juicing ingredient said to promote detox and offer a wide range of health benefits. | ||
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* Detox : Barley grass also contains chlorophyll, which is a natural detoxifier. | * Detox : Barley grass also contains chlorophyll, which is a natural detoxifier. | ||
* Antioxidant : barley grass can help to scavenge free radicals in our bodies and this can help to minimize certain diseases such as arthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid synovitis. | * Antioxidant : barley grass can help to scavenge free radicals in our bodies and this can help to minimize certain diseases such as arthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid synovitis. | ||
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Revision as of 01:45, 25 May 2012
Other name : Hordeum
Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant (a type of whole grain). Sometimes referred to as "barley leaf" or "barley green," barley grass contains chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
What Is Barley Grass Juice? In many cases, barley grass is consumed in juice form. Like wheatgrass juice, barley grass juice is a popular juicing ingredient said to promote detox and offer a wide range of health benefits.
Special Precautions of Barley
The benefits of Barley are
- Cancer : Studies show that barley grass extracts might possibly protect human cells against cancer-causing elements, Drugs.com reports. Research indicates that the chlorophyll content in barley grass interacts with carcinogens and causes them to become inactive. Aside from this, barley grass also has antioxidant properties. Superoxide dismutase, a chemical in barley grass and green barley juice, blocks the harmful effects of free radicals and radiation on your body, thereby reducing the risk of cancer; furthermore, clinical studies involving animals showed that individuals who had wheat grass in their diet had lower incidences of cancer. Though its mechanism is unknown, alpha-tocopherol succinate seems to inhibit several types of cancer, including leukemia, brain tumors, and prostate cancer.
- barley grass helps cure skin diseases and ulcers by promoting the growth of new cells. It is not known exactly how this happens, although barley grass is high in chlorophyll, an antibacterial green pigment.
- Helps prevent harmful blood clots and lowers cholesterol.
- help treat ulcerative colitis. Hordeum (barley grass) helps reverse this by stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and improves symptoms.
- Detox : Barley grass also contains chlorophyll, which is a natural detoxifier.
- Antioxidant : barley grass can help to scavenge free radicals in our bodies and this can help to minimize certain diseases such as arthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid synovitis.
- Barley is a prebiotics
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
