Green Barley

What you need to know

Green barley is the juice of young barley sprouts which has been dried and powdered. It is rich in protein, chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins and enzymes.
Barley grass is also high in sodium and can be a valuable supplement for people who suffer from dehydration, or diaorrhea. It contains antioxidants which may protect against ageing and many diseases. It can also be used in diets to help with weight loss. It is available in many local health food stores as either tablets or powder.

Cautions

• Don't take green barley with anaesthetic or diuretic drugs.
• Consult a practitioner if you are on drugs for chronic stomach conditions or kidney problems as it can interfere with these.
• Sprouted seeds and grains may trigger an allergic reaction in some people and should be avoided if you have lupus.
• When this article was written there were no other well-known negative drug interactions with green barley.