Prevention of heart diseases

How green barley helps in combating hypertension or high blood pressure

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- Barley contains enzymes such as Fatty Acid Oxidase, Peroxidase, Catalase, Cytochrome Oxidase and Transhydrogenase that cause decomposition of fats in our bodies.
- It has chlorophyll which cuts excess cholesterol and triglycerides and other lipids.
- It contains soluble fiber which helps metabolize fats, cholesterol and carbohydrates.
- It contains Arginine (14.3mg/g) at higher amounts which keep the blood vessels elastic, keeping the blood flow smoothly, melts away plaque that exists in blood vessels and also reduces blood clots and bad cholesterol.
- Formation of Procollagen Type IV prevents the formation of plaque (atherosclerotic plaques) in the blood vessels.

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