It also improves the texture of the skin, and heals the dryness associated with aging. Some people who try grass juice find that they just cannot tolerate wheatgrass juice. It is extremely detoxifying and makes some people nauseous every time they drink it. These people may find that they can tolerate barley grass juice. It is milder, although quite bitter, compared to the sweetness of wheatgrass juice.
Barley grass is very high in organic sodium.
People who have a tendency towards dehydration need more organic sodium. People with arthritis have used celery juice for years because of the organic sodium it contains. According to Hagiwara, in his book, Green Barley Essence, barley grass has 775 mg. This contrasts with 28 mg. Organic sodium keeps calcium in solution in the bloodstream and also dissolves calcium deposited on the joints.