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BarleyLife: Product Information
Whole body health is achieved when all body systems are in balance. AIM BarleyLife® is an all natural, green barley grass juice
powder concentrate that helps provide the daily nutrition you
need to develop a strong foundation for your good health.
BarleyLife is available in a number of varieties: BarleyLife
powder, BarleyLife Xtra powder (with 18 different fruits and
vegetables), BarleyLife capsules (vegetarian), and BarleyLife
Sample Packs.
Barley grass juice — a wide spectrum of potent nutrients
Research in the late 20th century revealed that young
barley grass is the most nutritious of the green grasses. While
barley has been used as a grain since ancient times, the value
of barley as a grass was overlooked. Japanese researchers discovered that the young, green barley grass was an incredibly
complete source of nutrition, containing a wide spectrum of
vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and phytonutrients. Researchers also discovered that
young barley is at its nutritional best before the beginning
of the reproductive cycle, when the plant channels nutrition
to the seed heads. In fact, when harvested at this early stage,
young barley leaves have a different nutritional makeup
from their adult counterparts.
A dilemma arises when we, as humans, attempt to derive
nourishment from this nutrient-rich barley grass. The
human body is not equipped with the enzymes to break
down the fiber in the barley grass. Thus, without intervention, this nutrition remains insoluble and is, therefore, not
bioavailable to the human body.
As research progressed on young barley grass, it was discovered that, when grass was juiced and fiber removed, the
vast nutritional profile of barley was unlocked for human
consumption. Barley grass became bioavailable. However,
the nutrients in the liquid state were quite fragile and had
to be consumed within a very short time to retain their
nutritive value. To provide a realistic shelf life, one more
step was needed to make this barley juice readily available
to humans.
A unique processing method
How can the nutrients in barley grass be kept from oxidizing and losing their potency? AIM uses
an advanced processing technology in
which the barley leaves are harvested
with state-of-the-art equipment when
their nutrients are most potent and
alive. Within minutes, the leaves are
juiced (not milled, as in many other
barley grass products) and processed
using the most advanced, innovative,
and efficient cool processing method
for maximum nutrition and fresh-tasting juice powder.
Brown Rice Oligodextrin
BarleyLife now contains brown rice oligodextrin instead
of corn maltodextrin. Brown rice oligodextrin offers the
functional properties of maltodextrin with the benefits
of native proteins and nutrients from brown rice that has
always been a part of the BarleyLife formula. Oligodextrin
added to the barley juice acts as a buffer between the
enzymes and other molecules, stabilizing and maintaining
the nutrients. The juice is spray-dried, using a special, low temperature process. This preserves the delicate balance of
vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients.
AIM uses only non-GMO, medium grain brown rice
grown in the USA.
Kelp
BarleyLife contains Laminaria digitata, a wild, uncultivated species of kelp from Atlantic ocean waters. Kelp provides additional iodine content to BarleyLife. Deficiencies in iodine have been linked to developmentally impaired cognitive functions in young children. These deficiencies
have also been associated with extreme fatigue, depression,
weight gain, and low basal body temperatures.
As a nutrient-dense, whole food, BarleyLife becomes an
ideal fast food. Among these nutrients, several deserve a
closer look.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll has been studied for its potential in stimulating tissue growth and in stimulating red blood cells in
connection with oxygen supply. A remarkable similarity has
been found between chlorophyll and the red pigment in the
blood.
According to an article in the Journal of the National
Cancer Institute, chlorophyll fed to laboratory animals reduces
absorption of three dietary carcinogens: heterocyclic amines
(found in cooked muscle meat), polycyclic hydrocarbons
(found in smoked and barbecued foods), and aflatoxin (a
mold toxin found on peanuts). The chlorophyll formed
complex compounds with the carcinogens while they were in
the digestive tract, limiting their bioavailability. The limiting
of alflatoxin’s bioavailability has been reinforced in a 2009
human study published in Cancer Prevention Research.
Lutonarin and Saponarin
Lutonarin (7-O-GIO) and Saponarin (7-O-GIV) serve
as very powerful antioxidants. Lutonarin is the superior
antioxidant of the two and is found in high concentrations
in BarleyLife. Research in New Zealand has observed that
lutonarin and saponarin content in barley leaves increases
with UV exposure. This indicates they may provide antioxidant protection against environmental stresses.
Vitamin K
BarleyLife contains naturally occurring vitamin K1 (phytonadione), which is found in plants. This fat-soluble vitamin
plays a key role in proper bone growth and bone density
maintenance. A study at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
for the Aged found that a healthy diet containing ample
amounts of vitamin K may help to ensure adequate bone
density and protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture in
postmenopausal women. BarleyLife contains 100 percent of
the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin K per serving.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
Green barley leaves contain a multitude of enzymes.
Enzymes are essential for the thousands of chemical reactions
that occur throughout the body, including the absorption
of digested nutrients. The enzyme superoxide dismutase
(SOD) is a powerful antioxidant thought to slow the rate
of cell destruction by providing a defense against free
radicals, especially the most prolific free radical, superoxide.
Superoxide free radicals are thought to be responsible for the
breakdown of synovial fluid that leads to the inflammatory
response in joints. Much of the current clinical research on
SOD is focused on arthritis, bursitis, and gout. SOD is heat
sensitive, and it is considered to be a measurement of overall
enzymatic activity. If SOD is present in a food in an active
state, it can be concluded that the other enzymes in the food
are also present in an active state. Enzymes are not found in
processed and cooked foods.
Alkalinity (pH)
Green barley grass has a strong alkalizing effect, which
helps keep the ratio between acidity and alkalinity in our
body fluids balanced. Our cells cannot function efficiently
if the pH (which measures acidity and alkalinity) is not in a
narrow range. Most processed foods are acidifying, and when
we consume too many of them, the acid-alkaline balance is
upset. Green barley grass contains the alkalizing minerals
potassium, calcium, and magnesium. These minerals neutralize acidic materials and can help maintain a healthy acidalkaline balance.
Beta-carotene
Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays an important role
in vision, growth and development, immune functions,
red blood cell production, reproduction, and the development and maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and mucous
membranes. Vitamin A can be found in two main forms in
foods:
- Retinol from animal and synthetic sources
- Carotenes that are synthesized by plants
The vitamin A in BarleyLife is beta-carotene, which is the
most efficient of the carotenoids for conversion to vitamin
A in the body. Vitamin A is also an important antioxidant
known to protect cells. Beta-carotene has been linked to the
maintenance of ocular, cardiovascular, and immune health.
Folic Acid
Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally
in food. Folic acid is a form of folate that is found in some
foods and also in supplements. Folic acid helps produce and
maintain new cells—it is needed to make DNA and RNA,
the building blocks of cells. This is especially important during periods of rapid cell division and growth such as infancy
and pregnancy. Research has shown that women who take
folic acid before and during pregnancy have a 70 percent
reduction in incidents of spina bifida and other neural tube
defects. Folic acid also helps prevent changes to DNA that
may lead to cancer. Both adults and children need folate
to make normal red blood cells and prevent anemia. Three
servings a day of BarleyLife provide over 30 percent of your
RDI of folic acid.
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AIM BarleyLife New Harvest |
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AIM BarleyLife Xtra |
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Size:
12.7 or 6.3 oz powder
Code:
3236-USD
Elsewhere: USD$
60.00
Our Price: USD$
45.00
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Size:
9 oz/256 grams powder
Code:
352-USD
Elsewhere: USD$
48.00
Our Price: USD$
38.00
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AIM BarleyLife Capsules |
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Size:
280 capsules
Code:
3237E-USD
Elsewhere: USD$
46.50
Our Price: USD$
36.00
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