Barley Grass benefits

Barley Grass benefits

Barley belongs to a grass family which is a cereal grain. It is used in various foods and medicines. Huge health benefits are obtained by the use of Barley grass. It is an useful one for healthy living. So here are some of the proficient Barley grass benefits,

Barley Grass benefits
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What are the Barley grass benefits?

  • De-addiction:

Barley grass is effective in de-addiction treatment. Glutamic acid in barley grass stops the cravings of caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and other sugary items. Barley grass is a natural de-addiction without any harmful effects.

  • Culinary:

Barley grass is used to prepare bread, soups. It is also used in the manufacturing of wine, beer and malted milk. Apart from our edible items, barley grass is used to prepare hay and fodder for animals. Barely porridge is the best food for high fever as it reduces the body heat, sweats and thus detoxifies the entire body.

  • Anti-oxidant:

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme present in the Barely grass which is an effective anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants protect the body cells from free radical damage. Hence body cells are protected from the annihilation, guards our immune system.

Alpha-tocopherol succinate, anti-oxidant of Barley grass inhibits prostate cancer, brain tumors and other types of cancer.

Chlorophyll pigment is present in all the green leaves and vegetables. Barely grass is rich in chlorophyll acts as detoxifier, cleans the entire body and bowels from toxins including heavy metal lead and its substances. Presence of selenium, zinc and copper are the prime trace elements in the process of detoxification. Chlorophyll has a property to kill bacteria. Chlorophyll in Barely grass is curing many skin diseases and ulcers and protects the skin from damage and aging. Chlorophyll is a preventive pigment from all the radioactive activity.

  • Rich in Nutrients:

Barely grass is rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin B and complexes, Potassium and Iron. Apart from all these, it contains all essential amino acids which cannot be produced by body itself. These vitamins, minerals and amino acids help to strengthen our immune system, improve blood circulation and safe guard us from various ailments.

The nutrients increase Red blood cells, regulate digestion, cure bowel problems and work as a Rejuvenating agent.

  • Balancing Alkaline:

Barely grass balances the acid alkali levels in body. Alkaline nature of Barely grass reduces the acidity level and protects our body from dangerous “ACIDOSIS”. Improper levels of acid and alkaline will lead to Cardiac problems, constipation and fatigue and the said risks are reduced by consuming Barley Grass in any form.

  • Colon disease :

Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease causes ulcers, inflammation and pain in large intestine. It will cause severe watery stools with blood. Barely grass treats ulceration colitis effectively by reducing the effects of active chemical in bowel thus alleviates pain and inflammation. Barely grass also maintains the bowel fluidity and cleanses the entire bowel system by kicking off toxins, and also guards liver.

  • Obesity :

Chlorophyll can alleviate the diabetic problem, maintains the blood sugar level as normal. When blood sugar level is maintained, food craving and heavy hunger are reduced which helps to maintain normal weight. Fiber presents in the Barely grass collides with fatty substances in the intestine, removes them as excretion.

All above are the various benefits of Barley grass.

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