The harvest takes place during the initial growth period of the plant, when the nutrients of the seed accumulate in the leaves. It contains a high content of chlorophyll and calcium, which is essential for bone health.
It is rich in nutrients, containing 30 times more vitamin B1 than milk, 7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 5 times more iron than spinach, as well as large amounts of beta-carotene, potassium, and magnesium.
Recent studies claim that barley grass can positively contribute to the treatment or prevention of many health problems, such as:
- Diabetes
- Insomnia
- Heart diseases
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Additionally, barley grass is said to aid in weight loss, boost energy, slow down the aging process, stimulate the digestive system, enhance immunity, and even have anti-cancer properties.
