Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is grown primarily for its cereal grain, but the grass portion of the plant provides a rich source of minerals and B vitamins, like riboflavin and biotin. As part of the whole food matrix, barley grass offers a complex structure that affects the absorption of nutrients.

Key Nutrients

Percentages shown as %DV per serving of 5g barley grass extract.

Key Phytonutrients

Flavonoids

Compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer activity

Chlorophyll

Green pigment in plants with potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial activity

Fiber

Supports cardiovascular health, healthy bowel function, and healthy cholesterol levels

• Arabinoxylan

Phenolic Acids

Compounds that promote anti-oxidant activity and vascular health, supporting the traditional use of barley grass as a venous tonic

Total Phenolic Content

The high phenolic content of barley grass contributes to its powerful antioxidant capacity and ability to reduce oxidative stress, as well as its anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and potential anticancer benefits.

• Total Phenolics 13.5mg/g**

Supporting the traditional use of barley grass as a venous tonic. Learn more about Barley Grass and Inflammatory Balance in our research library.

*Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database₁

**Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods