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BARLEY GRASS Price includes shipping charges |
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Organically grown
in New Zealand - this product is 100% Barley Grass. No pesticides or herbicides used.
On a per weight basis
barley juice is seven times richer in Vitamin C than oranges, five times richer
in iron than spinach, ten times richer in calcium than milk, is a significant
source of Vitamin B-12. Properly processed barley grass powder allows for
effective assimilation of nutrients.
Young barley grass leaves contain
many of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet. Barley grass is considered a whole
food concentrate that is close to its natural state supplying the nutrients we
require in a natural proportion. The colour reflects the abundance of
chlorophyll and the similarity to other dark leafy vegetables.
Constituents of Barley Grass
Eighteen amino
acids are found in barley grass including Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic acid,
Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine,
Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine and Valine. All 8 of the
essential amino acids are found in Barley grass. Amino acids are the
building blocks of proteins, which are the major constituents of our body and
are necessary for the continual cell building, cell regeneration and energy
production that are necessary for life.
There are high amounts of
vitamins and minerals in barley grass leaves. The vitamins found in
Barley grass include beta-carotene, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B1,
vitamin B2. vitamin B6 and vitamin C. The minerals include potassium,
calcium. magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus. manganese and zinc.
Barley
grass also contains live enzymes. The anti-aging enzyme superoxide
dismutase (SOD) is one of these. SOD aids in digestion and metabolism by helping
to disperse vitamins and minerals into the blood stream to be absorbed by the
body. SOD acts as a cellular anti-oxidant, protecting against radiation and
chemical free-radicals from pollution, as well as acting as an anti-inflammatory
agent and preventing cellular damage following heart attacks.
Uses of
Barley Grass
Barley crass is a whole food providing many essential
nutrients that act synergistically together optimising bodily functions.
Chlorophyll and other essential nutrients act synergistically in barley grass to
detoxify the body from destructive toxins such as heavy metals and pollutants
that we digest every day. Chlorophyll also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Barley grass can be easily absorbed throughout the digestive tract, giving our
body access to vital nutrients. Many of the vitamins, minerals and enzymes
present in Barley grass act as powerful antioxidants protecting our body from
free radical damage, enhancing our immune system and improving cardiovascular
health. Barley grass is a rich source of dietary fibre which is good for colon
health and regularity. Sports people and others who need more energy have used
barley grass; it provides them with a nutrient rich food that is also packed
with energy. Barley grass is naturally alkaline and it helps to neutralise
excess acidity in the body when consumed.
Suggested Dosage
Mix
1-2 teaspoons of Barley Grass Powder into juice, smoothie, salad dressing or
other food; build up to twice daily over the first month. Best taken on an empty
stomach and ensure six glasses of water daily. Children 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
daily.
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NUTRIENT
COMPOSITION OF BARLEY GRASS POWDER |
| Protein %m/m | 19.9 |
| Fat %m/m | 5.2 |
| Chlorophyll mg/100mg | 507 |
| Beta Carotene mg/100g | 23.2 |
| Total Tocopherals IU/100g | 15.3 |
| Vitamin C mg/100g | 454 |
| Carbohydrate (By Difference) %m/m | 64.0 |
| Folic acid mcg/100g | 1400 |
| Fibre (dietary) %mi/m | 35.2 |
| Calcium mg/100g | 420 |
| Magnesium mg/100g | 110 |
| Potassium mg/100g | 3700 |
| Sodium mg/100g | 50 |
| Iron mg/ 100g | 25 |
| Manganese mg/ 100g | 5 |
| Phosphorus mg/100g | 360 |
| Sulphur mg/100g | 310 |
| Zinc mg/100g | 1.8 |
| Selenium ug/100g | less than 50 |
*There may be a slight variance in nutrient composition between batches.