Barley Grass

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Overview

Barley Grass is the organically-grown Grass (leaves) harvested from Hordeum vulgare before the nutrients in the shoots are "spent" in forming Barley (a Cereal Grain).

Health Benefits of Barley Grass

Cardiovascular System

 Barley Grass may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (due to the Antioxidant actions of the 2''-o-glycosylisovitexin content of Barley Grass).  [1] 

Cells

 Barley Grass may protect the body''s Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from mutations during the meiotic division phase of Cell division.  [2]

Digestive System

 Barley Grass may accelerate the healing of Colitis (by facilitating the healing of tissue in the Colon) and reduces the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  [3] 

Immune System

 Barley Grass may minimize Inflammation(in part by reducing the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-a)).  [4]

 Barley Grass may suppress some types of Viruses:  Anecdotal Evidence

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