Barley Grass is a high potency, nutrient-rich superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and most importantly, ‘live’ enzymes including superoxide dismutase.
Green Barley Grass contains a full spectrum of natural vitamins including: Beta Carotene, Biotin, Choline, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E and K. It contains all the following minerals: Boron, Calcium, Chloride, Chromium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Sulphur, and Zinc. It has around eleven times more calcium than cow’s milk, five times more iron than spinach and seven times more vitamin C than oranges.
Barley Grass has been found to be beneficial for skin rejuvenation, weight balance, constipation, lowering cholesterol levels, balancing blood sugar levels, relieving dermatitis, liver and lung disease and allergies, while the high level of chlorophyll is a natural body deodorant.
Suggested use: mix with water, juice, milk or yogurt or sprinkle on cereal. Start with half a teaspoon per day gradually increasing over two weeks to 1 teaspoon per day. Then gradually increase over a period of time. Introducing barley grass slowly will minimize any detoxification symptoms.
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