MyProtein Barley Grass Powder 500g

Product Description

Barley Grass is the leaf portion of the Barley plant & has been recognised for its high concentrations of vitamins, minerals amino acids & enzymes. It has been suggested that Barley grass contains all of the vitamins, minerals & proteins necessary for the human diet, making it a great addition to any diet. When compared on a per weight basis it is believed that Barley Grass is seven times richer in Vitamin C than oranges, five times richer in iron than spinach & ten times richer in calcium than milk. Barley Grass also has a high content of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is similar in structure to Haemoglobin therefore it has been shown to increase the oxygen carrying capabilities of the blood. Oxygenated blood can provide numerous health benefits including increased energy, enhanced brain function & extra defences against unhealthy toxins. Chlorophyll also acts as a powerful anti-oxidant that neutralises toxins in the body by purifying blood & cleansing the cells helping the body to reduce the effects of harmful toxins & free radicals. Barley Grass is also recognised for its high superoxide dismutase (SOD) content. SOD helps with the digestive process by helping to disperse vitamins & minerals into the blood stream. Combined with the vitamin content SOD also makes Barley Grass an effective antioxidant. Barley Grass has a high alkalizing effect which helps control the body's acid levels, allowing for optimal cell function.