Barley Leaf

Organic barley leaf

Rich in nutrients and fibre

Barley leaf is rich in a variety of nutrients, and a great source of fibre. It's particularly high in vitamins A, C and K, and is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids which act as antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress and protect against chronic disease. Barley leaf is used to support digestive health, boost weight loss, enhance immune function, reduce oxidative stress which can cause chronic disease, boost energy and support overall health.

Nutritional content

Barley leaf is full of vitamins and minerals and folate (sometimes known as B9). Barley leaf can provide every amino acid thereby helping people who eat plant-based diets to get the nutrition they need. Barley leaf contains a good amount of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that regulates immune function, cell growth, and vision. It’s also high in vitamin C, which plays a central role in everything from skin health to wound healing to oral health. It provides vitamin K as well, an essential micronutrient that’s needed for blood clotting, bone formation, heart health, and more.

Where our organic barley leaf is grown

Tim and George, our certified organic barley leaf growers are 5th generation farmers.

Their farm is located in the low-lying Canterbury plains in New Zealand, where they follow the principles of sustainable farming. They create as natural a system as possible for creating food, and use clever ways in their cultivation to look after the land which in turn means healthier more nutritious plants.

From field to mill, the most meticulous level of care is given to ensure the best possible wholefood powders.

Benefits

Barley leaf contains a lot of magnesium, which is the fourth most common mineral in your body. Magnesium is a key part of more than three hundred enzyme reactions, making it essential to your health. Magnesium is particularly important for energy production and glucose control.

Barley grass is full of folate which is a vital nutrient in supporting a developing fetus.

A healthy digestive system is one of the cornerstones of good health. Barley grass is very high in chlorophyll which is a natural cleanser. This helps to eliminate toxins and impurities from the body by binding to, and flushing out the toxins. Barley grass also offers protection from radiation and cellular damage, and helps regenerate damaged cells and tissues.

Reference:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5904770/

Barley leaf is high in many key nutrients that help to support the immune system, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants and enzymes. Barley grass contains a good amount of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that regulates immune function, cell growth, and vision. It’s also high in vitamin C, which plays a central role in everything from skin health to wound healing to oral health.

Reference:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessiona
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3783921/

Research has shown that barley grass can help reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and free radical damage, which are contributors to arterial disease. barlet grass has high levels of vitamin K which is an essential micronutrient that’s needed for blood clotting, bone formation, heart health, and more.

Reference:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4600246/

Research indicates that barley grass can help with blood sugar balance, due to insoluble fibre content. Insoluble fibre can help balance blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity.

*Vitamin K can interfere with the action of anticoagulants such as Warfarin.

Reference:
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/137871/