The type of insoluble fiber found in barley may prevent the formation of gallstones, helping your gallbladder function normally and reducing your risk of surgery. Barley grass can be beneficial in asthma, dermatitis, obesity, reducing cholesterol level, anemia, arthritis, gastritis, peptic ulcers, balancing sugar levels, cellular damage from x-rays, heart disease, liver disease, and allergies. Barley grass is naturally alkaline and it helps to neutralize excess acidity in the body when consumed.
Vitamins and minerals: Barley leaf contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, K, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Indeed, green barley contains 11 times the calcium in cows' milk, nearly 5 times the iron in spinach, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, and 80 mg of vitamin B12 per hundred grams. All 8 of the essential amino acids are found in Barley grass.
