Barley Grass

Barley grass refers to the young soft green shoots which crop up on the Barley plant. It is amongst the earliest grown sweetgrass in the world and traces its history even before 5000 BC. It was also very popular among the Greeks and the Romans. They used it in making barley bread as food for their athletes. They believed it contributed to the athletes’ overall strength and boosts their energy.
Barley Grass is a whole food providing many essential nutrients that act synergistically together optimizing body 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, supporting our immune system and cardiovascular health.