Barley

Overview

Barley provides beta-glucan prebiotic fiber and whole grain nutrients, supporting gut microbiome diversity and stable glucose release. Beta-glucans: Oats, barley, mushrooms. Whole grains (including... grains like barley and oats) support gut health and stable glucose release. Chickpeas: Combine with grains like barley or oats for amino acid complementarity.

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Substances

1 substance in this food

Magnesium

Enzymatic cofactor (>300 reactions); neurotransmitters; mitochondria; redox balance

Preparation Notes

• Soak before cooking to reduce phytates and improve mineral bioavailability
• Part of whole grain diversity strategy
• Supports gut microbiome via beta-glucans; beta-glucans support Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia; ↑ butyrate production; improved gut barrier
• Pair with legumes for complete amino acid profile; combine with legumes like chickpeas for amino acid complementarity

Biological Target Matrix

Biological Target	Substance	Therapeutic Areas	Mechanism of Action
Hormonal Response	Magnesium	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD	Supports calcium modulation along with vitamin D, taurine, phospholipids, and flavonoids; supports insulin sensitivity, sympathetic arousal, and mitochondrial excitability
Insulin Response	Magnesium	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD	Supports insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism; magnesium deficiency is associated with insulin resistance; supports enzymes involved in glucose metabolism
Mitochondrial Support	Magnesium	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Supports enzymes involved in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle (processes that generate ATP from glucose); binds to ATP and all triphosphates in cells to activate them
Neurochemical Balance	Magnesium	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Broad cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis and receptor modulation (e.g., NMDA, GABA); functions as an NMDA receptor antagonist and GABA receptor modulator; assists enzymes involved in synthesis of dopamine and serotonin
Stress Response	Magnesium	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD	Helps manage stress responses; combined with vitamin D reduced behavioral problems; synergy with zinc and omega-3s reported

References

• Beta-glucans: Oats, barley, mushrooms; prebiotic fiber supporting gut microbiome health
• Whole grains (including... grains like barley and oats) support gut health and stable glucose release
• Chickpeas: Combine with grains like barley or oats for amino acid complementarity; grain-legume complementarity improves essential amino-acid coverage
• Beta-glucans support Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia; ↑ butyrate production; improved gut barrier