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Barley grass is rich in vitamins and minerals, has antioxidant properties, and has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels. Use as a cancer preventive or treatment has been suggested; however, this remains to be substantiated.
In 2005 barley ranked fourth for cereal production (see Gramene Cereals). There are many types of barley, many different uses for it, and a long history of its importance to mankind. Cultivated barley is a member of the genus Hordeum. Cultivated barley is descended from wild barley (Hordeum spontaneum) (12, 13), which still grows wild in the Middle East (12).