Melrose Organic Barley Grass
Clean Green Organic Barley Grass powder and
tablets are wholesome green foods made from the powdered dehydrated leaves of
organically grown young barley plants (Hordeum vulgare).
Clean Green Barley grass powder is an excellent
provider of green vegetable nutrition. It is a rich source of dietary fibre for
good colon health and regularity. It is one of the few natural sources of
minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.
The bright green colour reflects the abundance of
chlorophyll, a source of magnesium. Chlorophyll is sensitive to light - our
answer is to use light opaque containers to prevent photon oxidation. Not all
barley grass leaves are harvested at their nutritional peak. Since 1935
scientists have known that the highest concentrations of nutrients are present
for just a few critical days. By the time the young sprout reaches its
nutritional peak it is between 6 and 8 inches tall. It then forms a joint that
goes on to form the stalk of the grain.
At harvest, only the top 10 centimetres of the
grass are harvested because this section has the richest content of nutrients.
Harvest occurs just prior to jointing. Once jointing occurs, the nutritional
level in the leaves begins to drop as the shoot's nutrients are used in the
growth and development of the head of the grain. After low temperature warm air
drying, the grass is powdered in a special air mill at room temperature.
What are the benefits of taking Melrose Organic Barley Grass?
Barley grass powder is a concentrated source of vegetable greens, essential
to life. Chlorophyll, for natural cleansing of the blood and support to the
immune system, and Beta Carotene, the precursor of Vitamin A, are present in
highly significant quantities. Barley Grass powder is an alkaline food. Alkaline
foods keep the body from losing bone calcium.
Barley grass contains significant levels of
anti-oxidants. We have known of the presence of the antioxidant superoxide
dis-mutase, but the presence of Vitamin E Succinate an analogue of alpha-tocopherol,
and an even more powerful anti-oxidant, 2'-O-glycosyl isovitexin, which is an
isoflavonoid have been reported. Although isoflaonoids are potential therapeutic
'anti-estrogens', they have significant antioxidant value as well.
Melrose Organic Barley Grass is a valuable source of folates and
folic acid, an essential B Vitamin, to help prevent neural tube defects like
spina bifida.
Barley grass contains significant levels of
Omega-3 alpha linolenic fatty acid. About 70% of the fat present in Wheat grass
is Omega-3. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid necessary for brain development
and visual acuity.
What is the difference between Barley Grass and Wheat grass?
In general, the composition of the cereal grasses is the same. Barley and
wheat grown in the same field will have the same analysis.
I have a wheat and gluten intolerance can I still take it?
Contrary to popular opinion, Clean Green Barley Grass does not contain
gluten. This means they are safe for those who have gluten allergies.
Dosage
1 Teaspoon in juice or water (or 6 tablets) daily.
Melrose Organic Barley Grass Nutritional Information
| |
per 100gm |
| Energy |
1600kj |
| Protein |
27g |
| Fat - Total |
8g |
| Omega-3 ALA |
6.5g |
| Saturated |
0.6g |
| Carbohydrate |
53g |
| Chlorophyll |
920mg |
| Beta
Carotene |
590mg |
| Folates |
1400mcg |
| Ash
(Alkaline) |
10.5g |
| Phosphorus |
290mg |
| Calcium |
700mg |
| Magnesium |
150mg |
| Sulphur |
250mg |
| Manganese |
2mg |
| Iron |
15mg |
| Zinc |
3mg |
| Potassium |
3700mg |
| Sodium |
360mg |