Wheat and barley grass may contribute toward everything from a healthier immune system to higher energy levels. These cereal grasses have rich nutritional profiles, including hundreds of digestive enzymes, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, as well as high levels of protein and fiber. These two grasses share an extensive array of potential health benefits and may contribute to optimal physical health. The benefits of wheat and barley grasses have not been clinically proven, however, and may vary from person to person. To avoid an allergic reaction or other potentially adverse effect, consult your primary care physician before adding these grasses to your regular diet.
Metabolism Boost
Wheat and barley grass may enhance your metabolism and thereby help to prevent fat and cholesterol from building up in your body's tissues. Nicholas Perricone, in "Dr. Perricone's 7 Secretes to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation," explains that efficient metabolism of dietary fats and carbohydrates can help to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Antioxidant Defense
Chock full of antioxidants, such as carotenoids, chlorophyll and vitamin C, wheat and barley grass may help to support a healthy immune system and combat the damage of free radicals. Charlene Sherman, in "The Best of All Worlds: A Complete Culinary Guide to Feeling Great, Staying Young, and Saving the Earth!" explains that these antioxidants may diminish cellular breakdown, a precursor to cancer, and may aid in treating degenerative diseases.
Cardiovascular Help
Perricone explains that wheat and barley grass may help to improve the health of your circulatory system, thereby aiding in the delivery of life-giving nutrients to the body's cells and thus help to protect you from chronic diseases, such as arteriosclerosis.
Cellular Repair
High nutritional content may help wheat and barley grass to support cellular repair and rejuvenation throughout your body. Perricone explains that the nutrients in wheat and barley grass may help to reduce tissue inflammation, support the health of blood vessels and fight the activity of free radicals. These nutrients may help reverse genetic damage that has been sustained by your body.
Detoxification Aid
Wheat and barley grass may help to support the gentle detoxification of your body. Perricone notes that the amino acids and antioxidant enzymes contained in these grasses may contribute to the reduction of toxins in your body. The chlorophyll contained in these grasses may help to purify the liver, prevent the absorption of carcinogens and improve overall liver function. Similarly, the high fiber levels and lactobacilli in both grasses may also help your body to excrete toxins naturally.
References
- "Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation"; Nicholas Perricone; 2006
- "The Best of All Worlds: A Complete Culinary Guide to Feeling Great, Staying Young, and Saving the Earth!"; Charlene Sherman; 2003
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