Barley Grass

Barley grass is one of the best green superfood available. Here green has mentioned because greens are the king in the wellness world. Like other superfoods, barley grass contains more nutrients as compared to green vegetables. The most attractive part here is that it comes under top four green in the wellness world.

Barley grass has used by many civilizations as a portion of food but ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Roman and Indian civilization used it as a superfood thousand years ago. They have used it in their soldier’s diet for overall strength and to boost their energy. Normally it comes in two forms first one is Barley grass powder and another one is juice form.

Barley grass Benefits

1) Barley grass work as a powerful antioxidant

Barley grass is one of the best superfood, which contains superoxide dismutase (SOD). This enzyme demolishes toxic material and free radicals from the body.

2) It boosts the immune system

Barley grass contains vitamin C and copper, which is responsible for our immune system. It increases our resistance power rapidly and save us from catching a cold and flu. It also contains some micronutrients, which improves bone health.

3) Barley grass prevent some form of cancer

It contains some superoxide dismutase enzymes, which helps in fighting cancer cells and we can use it for prevention. It is especially beneficial for women as it is very helpful against breast cancer.

4) It helps in repairing of DNA

Accordingly, physician and pharmacist, Yoshihide Hagiwara barley grass helps in repairing of DNA. Normally people live in a hectic lifestyle with stress, medical drugs etc. Because of this, our DNA can change. Barley grass helps to reduce this change.

5) Does barley grass help to prevent weight gain?

Obesity is one of the major problems nowadays. Normally people do not care before and start getting stress when their weight increases. Barley grass does not help in reducing the weight but it helps in controlling your weight gain.

6) It improves skin health and saves from many skin infections

Barley grass is one of the best superfoods for our skin. Selenium is important for the skin and its elasticity and barley grass is one of the best sources of selenium. It protects our skin from cold air, UV rays, fumes and smog. If we are living in a city than barley, the grass is best for our skin.

7) Barley grass reduces cholesterol.

According to a recent study, researchers have found that barley grass lowers blood sugar level, but also lowers cholesterol. In research, it shows that barley grass reduces cholesterol up to 6% in 2 months’ period. Know more…

Dosage

Normally an average person can take a 3-6 gram of barley grass powder in water, smoothie or juice. We can have it 2 to 3 times daily.