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Barley Grass

Hordeum vulgare

Nutritive Green

Barley grass is a green superfood powder used for nutrient support and gentle detox-style routines. It’s basically ‘greens insurance’—not magic, but helpful when diet is messy.

Key Benefits

Provides vitamins/minerals and plant compounds as a greens powder.
Used for general energy and wellness routines (food supplement use).
Often used to support regularity and hydration routines.

Common Issues It May Help With

General nutrition support routines.
Low greens intake routines.
Regularity support routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Powder: mix into water, smoothies, or juice.
Start with small amounts if sensitive.
Pairs well with lemon, apple, or ginger flavors.

Taste / Notes

Green/grass-like, mildly bitter.

Evidence Level

General greens powder benefits depend on overall diet; specific claims vary.

Cautions

If you have gluten sensitivity, choose certified gluten-free barley grass products. Can cause nausea in some people if taken on an empty stomach.

Interactions

If very high in vitamin K (varies by product), use caution with warfarin-type blood thinners.

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