The harvest takes place during the early stages of plant development, during which the nutrients of the seed accumulate in the leaves. It contains a high content of chlorophyll and calcium, essential for bone health.
It is rich in nutrients that contain 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 contribute positively to the treatment or prevention of many health problems, such as:
- Diabetes
- Insomnia
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
In addition, barley grass is said to contribute to weight loss, boost energy, slow down the aging process, strengthen the digestive system, enhance immunity, and even have anti-cancer effects.