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AIM BarleyLife® for a
balanced diet
Eating a balanced diet
remains a challenge for both adults and children. Experts estimate that only
one in five youths consume the minimum five servings of fruits and vegetables
each day, and 16 percent of youth do not meet any of the recommendations
outlined in the standard food guide pyramid. Consumers of all ages are being
urged to increase their intake of leafy green vegetables.1
AIM BarleyLife® is a convenient way to make sure that you receive the
necessary vitamins and minerals that experts recommend. The leaves of the
green barley plant are literally bursting with important vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, and antioxidants that are naturally occurring and balanced by nature.
Nearly everyone, adults and children, can benefit from AIM BarleyLife®.
Rich
in vitamins A and B
Beta-carotene is a precursor for vitamin A, and the beta-carotene content
found in AIM BarleyLife® is substantial. Just one serving of AIM BarleyLife®
provides nearly two times the amount of beta-carotene found in raw carrots,
and eight times that found in raw broccoli. Vitamin A is essential for good
eye health, as well as cardiovascular and immuno health. Vitamin A in its
natural form as beta-carotene is especially desirable for its antioxidant
properties since it helps to prevent harmful free radical damage in the body.
AIM BarleyLife® also contains the following B-complex vitamins:
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Folate—helps to produce and maintain new cells and is also essential for
normal levels of homocysteine. (Elevated homocysteine levels have been
associated with increased risk of coronary events.)
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Riboflavin—important for energy metabolism as well as normal eyesight
and healthy skin.
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Niacin—critical to more than 50 metabolic functions, including the
formation of red blood cells, and for supplying energy to and maintaining
the integrity of all body cells.
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Vitamin B6—important in protein metabolism, B6 provides the mechanism
for the many amino acid reactions within the body; it readily mobilizes
glycogen for the body’s energy supply when needed.
Increasing importance of vitamin K
Often overlooked in
the vitamin or supplement aisle, is vitamin K (also known by the scientific
name, phylloquinone). Increasing evidence now shows that diets containing
ample amounts of vitamin K may help to ensure adequate bone density and
protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture in postmenopausal women. Vitamin
K also plays a key role in fetal development and is needed to maintain proper
blood clotting.
In 2003, a Tufts University researcher published a detailed profile of
vitamin K by asking some critical questions about the association between
dietary vitamin K intake and bone mineral density. The results showed that the
vitamin K concentration in most foods is very low,2 and that many
adults aged 18 to 44 may be getting far less vitamin K than they need3
to protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture.
A typical serving of AIM BarleyLife® offers an abundant source of vitamin
K, containing 100% of the recommended daily amount. However, those who take
blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin® should exercise caution since
vitamin K supplementation can impact the effectiveness of such medications. As
with any dietary supplement, it is best to consult with your health care
practitioner when adding something new to your daily regimen.
Minerals essential to good health
Excellent mineral content
is another reason to consider AIM BarleyLife®. One serving provides
considerable amounts of:
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Potassium—necessary to maintain water balance and cellular integrity
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Phosphorous—for the structural component of all cells; and to activate
the B vitamins
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Manganese—for energy production; and also to enhance the antioxidant
defense system by increasing concentrations of the antioxidant enzyme
superoxide dismutase (SOD)
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Magnesium—a major mineral to improve blood lipid levels, increase energy
production, and synthesize proteins
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Chromium—a critical component of the glucose tolerance factor; required
for normal carbohydrate metabolism
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Iron—for oxygen supply to the cells as well as to maintain immuno health
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Calcium—for the structural integrity of bones and skeletal tissue, and
to promote nerve transmission, and other important functions within the
blood, muscle, and fluids of healthy cells and tissue.4
1 Institute of Food Technologists, press release:
July 14, 2004. www.ift.org
2 J Nutr, Vol. 128, May 1998.
3 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy,
Tufts University, 1995-2005.
4 Circulation, Vol. 106, Oct. 2002
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