{"id":564592,"date":"2024-05-02T14:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=564592"},"modified":"2024-05-02T14:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T12:22:54","slug":"green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Barley: A Superfood for Overall Health Promotion. How to Take It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#What_is_green_barley\" title=\"What is green barley?\">What is green barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#What_are_the_health_benefits_of_green_barley\" title=\"What are the health benefits of green barley?\">What are the health benefits of green barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#What_does_green_barley_contain\" title=\"What does green barley contain?\">What does green barley contain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#How_do_you_take_green_barley\" title=\"How do you take green barley?\">How do you take green barley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#Does_green_barley_have_any_unwanted_side_effects\" title=\"Does green barley have any unwanted side effects?\">Does green barley have any unwanted side effects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#For_whom_is_green_barley_not_suitable\" title=\"For whom is green barley not suitable?\">For whom is green barley not suitable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/green-barley-superfood-and-natural-health-source-for-athletes\/#What_should_you_remember\" title=\"What should you remember?\">What should you remember?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Green barley didn&#8217;t get pride of place among superfoods for no reason. This green plant, which you probably know better as a powder or tablet, is full of <strong>vitamins, antioxidants, fibre<\/strong> and<strong> protein.<\/strong> Hand in hand with these important nutrients go remarkable health benefits. How can green barley benefit you and is it worth taking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">In this article you will read about the effects of green barley on these specific areas:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#oxidative-stress\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Oxidative stress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#cancer\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Cancer risk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#glycaemia\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Glycaemia<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#detoxification-of-the-body\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Detoxification of the body<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#weight-loss\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Weight loss<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#cardiovascular-health\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Cardiovascular health<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_green_barley\"><\/span>What is green barley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-green-barley-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Green barley<\/a>, also known as<strong> young barley<\/strong> or <em><strong>barley grass,<\/strong><\/em> is one of the more popular green <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/superfoods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">superfoods<\/a>. Wondering what it has in common with that grain that is typically used to make flour or, for example, barley? It&#8217;s practically the same crop, just at a different stage of development. We usually know barley as a <strong>mature plant with<\/strong> <strong>an ear and grain.<\/strong> <strong>Young leafy shoots<\/strong> are referred to as green barley. It is thus an early developmental stage of the plant before it begins to mature and grow into a tall grain with a typical ear. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At this young stage, barley has the <strong>highest nutrient content.<\/strong> It is known virtually worldwide and is taken in a <strong>powder, tablet, juice<\/strong> or <strong>tea<\/strong> form. In Japan, for example, it is used to make a <strong>green drink called Aojiru,<\/strong> which can be made not only from the leaves of young barley, but also from kale or other leafy vegetables. It was first made in 1940 by a Japanese doctor who was looking for a vitamin bomb for his family during the war.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ro_oana_dragulescu_062023_06hj-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What is green barley?\" class=\"wp-image-543934\" title=\"What is green barley?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ro_oana_dragulescu_062023_06hj-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ro_oana_dragulescu_062023_06hj-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ro_oana_dragulescu_062023_06hj-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ro_oana_dragulescu_062023_06hj-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is green barley processed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, young barley is a very sensitive plant. In fact, it is susceptible to <strong>oxidation,<\/strong> which means that exposure to<strong> air<\/strong> and<strong> light<\/strong> can quickly destroy some of its nutrients. It must therefore be processed in a special way &#8211; firstly, it is made into a <strong>juice,<\/strong> which is then gently <strong>spray-dried.<\/strong> This powder is then packed in protective packaging or made into tablets or capsules. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like young barley, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-wheat-grass-powder-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">wheatgrass<\/a> is also popular. In addition, the well-known algae <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-chlorella-500-mg-500-tab-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">chlorella<\/a> and <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-spirulina-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">spirulina<\/a>&nbsp;are also among the green superfoods. Each has its own specific properties and effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the benefits of <strong>chlorella<\/strong> and its proper use in our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/chlorella-freshwater-algae-and-its-effects-on-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Chlorella: How Does Chlorella Help Detoxify the Body and Promote Health?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For whom is spirulina suitable and what health benefits does it have, read our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/spirulina-its-effects-on-health-and-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Spirulina: How Can It Boost Immunity, Athletic Performance and Health?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_health_benefits_of_green_barley\"><\/span>What are the health benefits of green barley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oxidative-stress\">1. Has antioxidative effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day your body fights <strong>free radicals<\/strong> produced by <strong>oxidative stress.<\/strong> The more successful it is at this, the lower the risk you have of developing various chronic health problems, such as <strong>cancer,<\/strong> <strong>metabolic<\/strong> or<strong> neurodegenerative diseases.<\/strong> A major role in this fight is played by built-in <strong>antioxidant systems,<\/strong> which are such natural protective barriers of your body. These are a combination of a number of <strong>enzymes, vitamins<\/strong> and various <strong>bioactive substances<\/strong> that work together through a myriad of metabolic processes to create an effective defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many of these important players, known as <strong>antioxidants,<\/strong> cannot be made by the body or are only made in limited quantities. Therefore, in order to help the body maintain the best possible defences, you should supply it through your diet. Green barley contains many of these active substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which antioxidants does green barley contain?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enzymes<\/strong> such as <strong>SOD (superoxide dismutase),<\/strong> which are also part of the body&#8217;s natural antioxidant defences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flavonoids,<\/strong> such as <strong>lutonarin<\/strong> or<strong> saponarin,<\/strong> which also help protect cells from free radicals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chlorophyll,<\/strong> the colouring agent of green plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Vitamin C<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Vitamin E<\/a> <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Green barley can thus be a good companion on your journey to <strong>better health<\/strong> when taken regularly. In combination with a healthy lifestyle, it can help protect against health problems. It also finds a place in your diet when you are trying to age healthily and apply an <strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/anti-ageing-and-healthy-ageing-how-to-take-care-of-your-body-and-maintain-your-health-and-youthful-appearance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-ageing approach<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vitamins<\/strong> with antioxidant effects, such as <strong>vitamin C,<\/strong> which will also take care of your <strong>immunity. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/zinc-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/a>, which your hair and nails will greatly appreciate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/resveratrol-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Resveratrol<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/quercetin-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>quercetin<\/strong><\/a> or other bioactive substances that belong to <strong>antioxidants.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/antioxidant-complex-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Complex supplements<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that combine several substances with antioxidant properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"53761,58807,28760,74083,28352,29676,5250,58753,72595,44506,7076,44533,8075,29917\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cancer\">2. Helps protect against cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antioxidants are substances that also play a very important role in protecting the body against the <strong>development of cancer.<\/strong> These free radicals can damage healthy cells and promote their transformation into <strong>cancerous<\/strong> ones. Antioxidant substances are therefore important if you want to limit these carcinogenic processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the substances found in young barley, <strong>chlorophyll,<\/strong> for example, can be effective. Scientists talk about the fact that it can prevent the action of some cancer-causing factors. Furthermore, the <strong>enzyme SOD<\/strong> is described as such a <strong>free radical scavenger<\/strong> that helps to repair DNA, restore cell function and thus prevent the development of cancer. Of course, these are just two examples among many others. In order to reduce the risk of cancer as much as possible, it is essential that you pay attention to an overall healthy diet and lifestyle. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[1,2,6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have already mentioned, if you want to minimise the chances of developing cancer as much as possible, you need to <strong>pay attention to a myriad of lifestyle areas<\/strong>. For example, your diet can provide you with <strong>substances with antioxidant properties<\/strong> that fight free radicals and help protect healthy cells. Beyond that, however, the recommendations for individual nutrients are very varied. In fact, the substances that reduce the risk of cancer differ for each type of tumour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A diet rich in <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/calcium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>calcium<\/strong><\/a>, for example, can reduce the risk of <strong>breast cancer.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dietary <strong>fibre<\/strong> has a preventive effect against the development of <strong>colorectal cancer<\/strong> (tumours of the colon and rectum). <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1471493490-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Effect of green barley on tumour development\" class=\"wp-image-543950\" title=\"Effect of green barley on tumour development\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1471493490-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1471493490-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1471493490-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1471493490-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glycaemia\">3. It is useful in controlling glycaemia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone should strive to maintain <strong>healthy blood sugar<\/strong> (glycaemia) levels. Fluctuations in blood glucose can cause<strong> fluctuations in energy<\/strong> throughout the day, <strong>fatigue<\/strong> or repeated <strong>cravings for sweets<\/strong>, for example. This is true even for healthy people, whose bodies always eventually bring their blood sugar levels back to normal. However, if someone suffers from<strong> diabetes,<\/strong> their body cannot do it on its own. For these people, it is even more important to do everything possible to keep their glycaemia normal. This is because if it is high for a long time, it can lead to <strong>damaged blood vessels<\/strong> and associated health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fiber-in-food-how-much-to-consume-and-what-benefits-it-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Fibre<\/a>&nbsp;is one of those nutrients that you need in your diet when you want to control your blood sugar levels. It can <strong>slow down the absorption of carbohydrates<\/strong> from your food. Young barley in particular is rich in it &#8211; it contains an average of <strong>30-40 g\/100 g.<\/strong> This effect of dietary fibre was confirmed by a study by Japanese scientists, which showed that this green superfood helps to slow the rise in blood sugar levels after a meal. Combined with other sources of fibre, it can be a good helper in stabilising blood sugar. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2,5,6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Fibre<\/strong><\/a> helps reduce the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive system into the blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specifically, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/beta-glucans-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>beta-glucans<\/strong><\/a> from oats or barley help to limit blood sugar spikes after eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/chromium-picolinate-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Chromium<\/strong><\/a> is known to be involved in maintaining normal blood glucose levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-498888666-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"The effect of green barley on glycaemia\" class=\"wp-image-543967\" title=\"The effect of green barley on glycaemia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-498888666-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-498888666-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-498888666-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-498888666-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detoxification-of-the-body\">4. Helps with detoxification of the body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Young barley is commonly found in the diets of people who want to <strong>detoxify<\/strong> their bodies. This green superfood contains active substances that can help with the process of cleansing the body. For example, the aforementioned <strong>chlorophyll<\/strong>. According to scientists, it <strong>can bind certain toxic substances<\/strong> and prevent them from interfering with normal physiological processes in the body. By binding these substances, it also helps to eliminate them more easily. It turns out that, thanks to this, it can, for example, help maintain the <strong>health<\/strong> of the liver, which is the main organ that takes care of the body&#8217;s detoxification. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2,3]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about how to detoxify the body and whether this process can be supported, don&#8217;t overlook our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/detoxification-and-cleansing-of-the-body-what-is-it-and-how-to-detoxify-your-body-naturally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Detoxification and Body Cleansing: What is it Exactly and How to Support It Naturally?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-spirulina-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Spirulina<\/strong><\/a> or <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-chlorella-prasok-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>chlorella<\/strong><\/a> can be helpful in detoxification, specifically in removing heavy metals from the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/milk-thistle-120-caps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Milk thistle<\/strong><\/a> is a plant extract that has been shown in research to have positive effects on liver health. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[4]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/liver-support-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Complex supplements<\/strong><\/a> combine active substances that help take care of the liver and thus support the body&#8217;s natural detoxification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weight-loss\">5. Well suited for weight loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Green barley is also useful in your <strong>diet,<\/strong> especially due to its low <strong>calorie and fibre content.<\/strong> The basis of effective weight loss is a <strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/caloric-deficit-how-to-lose-weight-and-also-have-a-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">calorie deficit<\/a>,<\/strong>&nbsp;i.e. a state in which you <strong>consume less energy than you expend over a long period of time.<\/strong> What helps to sustain this reduced energy intake are foods that can <strong>satiate<\/strong> and <strong>delay hunger.<\/strong> Fibre is one of the important ingredients in these foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its rich content, young barley can also help to induce satiety and avoid hunger pangs. This then makes it easier to maintain a calorie deficit and lose weight effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/psyllium-caps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Psyllium<\/a> <\/strong><strong>fibre<\/strong>, <strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/glucomannan-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">glucomannan<\/a><\/strong> or a combination of different types, such as complex <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/daily-fiber-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Daily Fiber<\/strong><\/a>, can also help induce satiety and fight hunger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Proteins<\/strong><\/a>, for example in the form of <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/whey-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">whey<\/a> or <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/plant-based-proteins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">plant-based protein<\/a>, will also do you a great service in terms of satiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you combine your diet with exercise, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">fat burners<\/a> may also be useful in supporting weight loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/305373047_5367774473313168_6147465131810891813_n.jpg\" alt=\"The effect of green barley on weight loss\" class=\"wp-image-543984\" title=\"The effect of green barley on weight loss\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/305373047_5367774473313168_6147465131810891813_n.jpg 810w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/305373047_5367774473313168_6147465131810891813_n-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardiovascular-health\">6. Improves cardiovascular health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep your heart and blood vessels in good condition by keeping your <strong>blood pressure<\/strong> and <strong>cholesterol<\/strong> levels healthy. These are parameters that are automatically checked by your GP at every preventive check-up, so you can keep an eye on them. Green barley could also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level, which depends a lot on your diet. Studies have talked about both <strong>increasing HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its antioxidant properties, young barley may even help reduce <strong>LDL cholesterol oxidation.<\/strong> Oxidised cholesterol can be harmful to the blood vessel wall, so it is important to try to limit this process by using antioxidants. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve the best overall cardiovascular health, the key is to keep cholesterol under control. If not, <strong>atherosclerosis<\/strong> (hardening of the blood vessels) is a risk, which can sooner or later lead to cardiac events such as myocardial infarction. Taking young barley can therefore be a useful addition to a healthy diet and overall lifestyle in order to achieve the best possible condition of your cardiovascular system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you combine green barley with for maximum effect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/omega-3-fatty-acids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong><\/a> are known for their positive impact on the health of the heart and blood vessels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Fibre<\/strong><\/a> can bind fat and bile acids to help lower cholesterol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/chitosan-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Chitosan<\/strong><\/a> is also a soluble fibre. This gives it a gel-like consistency in the intestines and slows down the absorption of both fat and cholesterol from the diet. It thus helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels in the blood. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[9]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What other benefits does green barley have?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can have a positive effect on the <strong>immune system.<\/strong> In particular, <strong>beta-glucan,<\/strong> a type of soluble fibre that has been shown to have a positive effect on immune function, plays a role in this. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[7]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its <strong>anti-inflammatory effects<\/strong> are also documented in research. This may be useful, for example, in arthritis or other chronic inflammatory diseases. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may also be useful for <strong>thyroid health,<\/strong> as the chlorophyll could bind endocrine disruptors. These are substances that enter the body from the external environment and disrupt the activity of the organs that make hormones. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1682702912-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What benefits does green barley have?\" class=\"wp-image-544036\" title=\"What benefits does green barley have?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1682702912-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1682702912-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1682702912-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1682702912-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_green_barley_contain\"><\/span>What does green barley contain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green barley is an unusually nutritious plant with plenty of <strong>fibre,<\/strong> <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/protein-its-functions-in-the-body-recommended-intake-food-sources-and-deficiency-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>protein<\/strong><\/a><strong>, minerals, vitamins<\/strong> and other <strong>biologically active substances.<\/strong> The specific proportion of each component depends on the climatic conditions of cultivation, the harvesting method or, for example, the quality of the soil. In general, however, the nutrient content of each product is practically the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Young barley contains all <strong>eight essential<\/strong> <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/amino-acids-classification-functions-in-the-body-effect-on-athletic-performance-and-the-best-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>amino acids<\/strong><\/a>. These are those amino acids that are important for the formation of body proteins (such as muscle proteins), but the<strong> body cannot make them<\/strong> on its own. Therefore, you must consume them in your <strong>diet.<\/strong> However, green barley <strong>does not contain them in optimal proportions,<\/strong> so it is only a supplement to higher quality <strong><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/20-foods-with-which-you-can-easily-add-protein-to-your-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">protein sources<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbohydrates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both complex carbohydrates and simple sugars can be found in green barley, but the most important component is <strong>fibre.<\/strong> There can be anywhere from 30-40 g of fibre in 100 g, which means that in a typical 10 g serving there is roughly<strong> 3-6 g of fibre.<\/strong> This is far from the recommended daily intake of 25 &#8211; 30 g, but it can still help improve your daily fibre intake, which you not only need for good digestion. The most interesting type of fibre in young barley is <strong>beta-glucan. <\/strong><sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Young barley contains <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fats-which-are-bad-and-which-are-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>healthy fats<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in the form of both <strong>monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.<\/strong> However, a typical serving contains such a small amount of these nutrients that this food cannot be considered a good source of healthy fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average energy and macronutrient content of green barley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">CONTENT OF NUTRIENTS<\/p><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><center>100 g<\/center><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Energy values<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">325 kcal\/1365 kJ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Protein<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carbohydrates<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">28 g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fibre<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 g<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitamins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Green barley has no shortage of essential vitamins. It contains many <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">B vitamins<\/a> as well as fat-soluble vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-60-e-kaps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Vitamin E<\/strong><\/a> is an important antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-c-1000-mg-gym-beam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/a> is essential for immunity, nervous system function and is also involved in the formation of collagen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-a-retinol-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong><\/a> is involved in maintaining optimal skin and immune system health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-b2-riboflavin-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<\/strong><\/a> cares for the nervous system, as well as the condition of the skin and eyesight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-b3-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Vitamin B3 (niacin)<\/strong><\/a> is important for normal mental function and a healthy nervous system. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[6,9]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minerals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It also contains a significant amount of various minerals that are involved in important physiological processes in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/magnesium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Magnesium<\/strong><\/a> is involved in optimal electrolyte balance of the body, muscle function and is also important in preventing fatigue and exhaustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/iron\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Iron<\/strong><\/a> is needed for the normal production of red blood cells and haemoglobin, as well as for proper immune function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/potassium-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong><\/a> is involved in the processes that lead to proper muscle function or maintenance of blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/zinc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Zinc<\/strong><\/a> is necessary for normal macronutrient metabolism and for optimal fertility and reproduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copper<\/strong> plays an important role in normal pigmentation of the skin and hair. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[6,9]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other bioactive substances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beta-carotene<\/strong> is an antioxidant and at the same time its conversion produces vitamin A.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choline<\/strong> is involved in the metabolism of fats and cholesterol in the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enzymes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/l-tryptophan-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tryptophan<\/a> is an amino acid that has been shown to have positive effects on sleep and mental well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/gaba-120-caps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">GABA<\/a> is a substance naturally contained in your brain. Its main role is to relieve tension and induce feelings of relaxation. <sup><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">[6]<\/mark><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_green_barley\"><\/span>How do you take green barley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no official daily recommended dose of green barley, but research so far suggests that a serving of about 10 g appears to be effective. Therefore, for specific supplements, you will commonly come across a recommended daily amount of <strong>10 &#8211; 15 g. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose tablets or powder, you can take them at<strong> any time during the day.<\/strong> Feel free to treat yourself to young barley in the morning on an empty stomach if that suits you. But don&#8217;t expect it to have any better effects than if you take it, for example, in the evening before going to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Tablets just need to be washed down with water, while you can experiment a little more with the powder.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it suits you, simply<strong> mix it in water<\/strong> and drink it. Alternatively, you can mix it with <strong>juice<\/strong> to improve its taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can also be added to a vegetable or fruit <strong>smoothie.<\/strong> For example, blend<strong> two bananas<\/strong> with a <strong>handful of spinach, a glass of water<\/strong> and one <strong>serving of green barley.<\/strong> In a flash, you&#8217;ll have a tasty, nutrient-packed snack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add it to<strong> porridge<\/strong> or <strong>yoghurt.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also suitable for use in <strong>pancake batter,<\/strong> <strong>flapjacks, muffins<\/strong> and other <strong>cakes.<\/strong> It not only adds nutrients, but also a nice green colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to get the most out of green barley, you would do well to take it at an interval of 30-60 minutes from your daily meals. This will improve the absorption of its nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1950719644-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"How do you take green barley?\" class=\"wp-image-544001\" title=\"How do you take green barley?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1950719644-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1950719644-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1950719644-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1950719644-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you combine green superfoods with each other?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have thought that it might be great to combine green barley with chlorella or spirulina, for example, to multiply their effects. Is this a good idea? Unfortunately, we can&#8217;t find any official recommendations in this case. Theoretically we can say that in some cases it could bring about some positive effects. These green superfoods, according to scientists, for example, <strong>share the ability to bind toxins and help with their excretion out of the body<\/strong>. So short-term use together could obviously be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when combining them, it is important to remember that they all have quite <strong>high nutrient doses<\/strong>, often the same ones. So if you combine, for example, young barley with spirulina and a normal diet that is also nutritionally rich, you may end up with <strong>more of some vitamins or minerals than you actually need.<\/strong> In certain cases, such as vitamin E, there is a risk of <strong>overdose.<\/strong> For others, larger amounts will not do any harm, but at the same time they will not do you any good either &#8211; in short, excessive doses are <strong>unnecessary.<\/strong> At the same time, there is a greater chance of <strong>side effects<\/strong>, which in this case are mainly <strong>digestive problems. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a supplement to enrich your diet with essential nutrients, it&#8217;s best to choose just <strong>one green superfood.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re expecting a specific health effect, choose accordingly. Their effects on the body vary a little from one to the next. However, whether you choose green barley or spirulina, take them as a <strong>supplement with a healthy diet.<\/strong> After all, a <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>varied and balanced diet<\/strong><\/a> should still be the very foundation of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_green_barley_have_any_unwanted_side_effects\"><\/span>Does green barley have any unwanted side effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known serious side effects with young barley. However, <strong>digestive problems<\/strong> such as <strong>flatulence, abdominal pain<\/strong> or <strong>diarrhoea<\/strong> sometimes occur. An <strong>allergic reaction<\/strong> can also occur. Allergy sufferers, especially those with grain allergies, should be cautious when taking green barley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_whom_is_green_barley_not_suitable\"><\/span>For whom is green barley not suitable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Young barley is generally a safe supplement, but there are still certain groups of people who should avoid it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the case of <strong>pregnant<\/strong> and <strong>lactating women,<\/strong> as well as in <strong>children,<\/strong> there is not enough information available on the effects of taking this supplement. As these are quite sensitive groups of people who are at increased risk of health problems, it is not advisable to simply use this supplement blindly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aforementioned <strong>allergy<\/strong> <strong>sufferers<\/strong> should be cautious when taking green barley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with <strong>coeliac disease<\/strong> or <strong>gluten allergy<\/strong> should also take care and follow supplement labels. Although green barley is <strong>naturally gluten-free,<\/strong> it can become <strong>contaminated<\/strong> with gluten when processed in a factory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It should also be avoided by people taking <strong>blood thinners<\/strong> such as warfarin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1770803828-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"For whom is green barley not suitable? \" class=\"wp-image-544019\" title=\"For whom is green barley not suitable? \" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1770803828-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1770803828-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1770803828-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iStock-1770803828-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_remember\"><\/span>What should you remember?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Green barley, also called young barley, is a green superfood popular all over the world. It is rich in <strong>vitamins, minerals, proteins, bioactive substances with antioxidant effect<\/strong> and necessary <strong>fibre.<\/strong> Thanks to this supply of nutrients, it also has varied health benefits. When taken regularly, it can help with <strong>blood sugar control, weight<\/strong> <strong>loss<\/strong> and <strong>body detoxing.<\/strong> For example, just add it to a smoothie or porridge. Will you try it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in green barley or did our article teach you something new and of interest? 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