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Green grasses
Barley grass is one of the green grasses—the only vegetation on earth that can supply sole nutritional support from birth to old age. Agronomists place this ancient cereal grass as being cultivated as early as 7000 b.c., probably in the dry lands of southwestern Asia. In the West, barley grass was first known for the barley grain it produces; there is written mention of the grain as early as 2800 b.c. in Babylon.
Before green grasses undergo the reproductive cycle that creates the grains, they are in the grass stage, and the grasses contain about the same vitamins and minerals as dark green vegetables. When grasses are harvested at a young age, they have a different chemical makeup from their adult counterparts. For example, wheat grass has 32 g of protein per 100 g, while wheat flour has only 13 g per 100 g. Wheat
grass has about 23,000 International Units (IUs) of vitamin A per 100 g, while wheat flour has none. We can see then that the young grasses offer us great nutrition.
Barley grass is considered the most nutritional of the green grasses. After studying green plants for decades, Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara, the creator of AIMBarleygreen™,
said, "It was clear to me, then, that the leaves of the cereal grasses provide the nearest thing this planet offers to the perfect food. For reasons of palatability, higher nutrient content, and favorable harvesting features, green barley stands out as the best among these."
Nutrients in barley grass
Amino acids and proteins
Barley grass contains eighteen amino acids, including the eight essential ones—that
is, the amino acids that we must get from our diet. The body cannot produce them itself.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which are the major constituents of every cell and body fluid (except urine and bile) and are thus necessary for the continual cell building, cell regeneration, and energy production that we need for life. An added benefit of the green barley leaf proteins is that they are
polypeptides; smaller proteins that can be directly absorbed by the blood, where they promote cell metabolism (the chemical changes that we need to live) and neutralize substances that are bad for our health.
Enzymes, vitamins, and minerals
Green barley leaves contain a multitude of the body’s spark plugs, enzymes. Enzymes are the catalysts for the body’s essential chemical reactions and are responsible for our digestive processes, for providing cellular energy, and for antioxidant effects.
Despite their importance, most people do not get the enzymes they need. This is because heat destroys enzymes, and most of our foods, whether cooked at home or processed, are heated and the enzymes destroyed. Dr. Hagiwara believes that there may be thousands of active enzymes in green barley. This belief is based on tests that use the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) as a marker enzyme. If the marker
enzyme is found in an active state, it can be safely assumed that other enzymes found in green grasses will also be in an active state.
Green barley leaves also contain a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals. See the following pages for a list of these.
Chlorophyll
Green barley grass also contains chlorophyll. Chlorophyll has been studied for its potential as a deodorant, in stimulating tissue growth, and in stimulating red blood cells in connection with blood supply. Perhaps most remarkable is the similarity between chlorophyll and the red pigment in blood. Research in the 1940s demonstrated that the two pigments react the same during breakdown.
According to an article in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Jan. 4, 1995), chlorophyll fed to laboratory animals reduces absorption of three dietary carcinogens: heterocyclic amines (found in cooked muscle meats), polycyclic hydrocarbons (found in smoked and barbecued foods), and aflatoxin (a mold on peanuts). The chlorophyll formed complex compounds with the carcinogens while they were still in the digestive tract, limiting their bioavailability.
Chlorophyll has also been found to reduce fecal, urinary, and body odor in geriatric patients.
Alkalinity and more
Green barley grass has a high alkalizing effect, which helps keep the ratio between acidity and alkalinity in our body fluids balanced. Our cells cannot adequately function if the pH (which measures acidity and alkalinity) is not in a narrow range. Most processed foods are acidic, and when we consume too many of them, the acidity-alkalinity balance is upset.
Green barley grass contains buffer minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Buffer minerals neutralize acidic materials and can help people maintain a healthy acidity-alkalinity balance.
Recently, research has unveiled many other possible benefits of green barley leaves. Extracted compounds may have hypocholesteromic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcer properties. A new antioxidant, 2"-0-glycosylisovitexin (2"-0-GIV), has been isolated and reported to have antioxidant activity equal to or superior to vitamin E.
AIMBarleygreen™: A total food
AIMBarleygreen™ captures the nutrients in green barley grass, and AIMBarleygreen™’s power is found in the combination of nutrients. AIMBarleygreen™ is a whole food concentrate; that is, it is as close to its natural state as possible and thus supplies the nutrients in a natural proportion. As Dr. Hagiwara has said, "Barleygreen should not be recognized by discussing the amount of its vitamins and minerals. The era of
focusing on a single vitamin or mineral is gone … much more attention is being focused on biological phenomenon."
How to use AIMBarleyLife™
Take 1 tsp (3 g) 2 times a day, or 10 caplets each
day. You may use more or less depending on your nutritional needs. Many people begin with
½ tsp (1.5 g) or 2 caplets each day and increase gradually every 4 to 5 days.
Young children begin with ¼ tsp or 1 caplet each day
and gradually increase to 1 tsp (3 g) or 5 caplets each day. Crush the caplets if
necessary.
Teens often increase their servings up to 2 tsp (6 g)
or 10 caplets each day.
Athletes, people in a healing crisis, and others dealing with large amounts of stress often take larger amounts; sometimes as many as 6 tbsp (54 g) or 90 caplets each day. When taking larger amounts, it is best to take AIMBarleyLife™ 3 or more times each day.
The best results will come from placing AIMBarleyLife™ dry under the tongue. Much of it will then be absorbed through the mucous membrane directly into the bloodstream. However, most people enjoy their
AIMBarleyLife™ in purified water or their favorite juice.
Drink AIMBarleyLife™ immediately after mixing it in a liquid, since mixing it activates the nutrients. They begin to deteriorate within 30 minutes.
AIMBarleyLife™ delivers the greatest benefits when taken on an empty stomach, which means 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal. However, there will be some benefit no matter when you
take AIMBarleyLife™.
It is NOT recommended to take AIMBarleyLife™ in any of the following: cranberry or prune juice, any carbonated drinks, or any hot drinks. You may take
AIMBarleyLife™ with other AIM products. Take
AIMHerbal Fiberblend™ 1 hour before or 30 minutes after taking AIMBarleyLife™ powder.
AIMBarleyLife™ has a shelf life of 3 years, unopened. Store in a cool, dry place (70° - 75° F; 20.1° - 23.8° C). Do not refrigerate. Do not use wet spoons or store them in the jar.
- In extreme hot or cold, it is best to store AIMBarleyLife™ in an ice chest or some other protective place.
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