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Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Barley. 1  It may cause Asthma. Overconsumption may cause Stomach Irritation. 2  Barley is a cereal plant. It is an annual. 3  Barley is used to invigorate the function of the spleen, to regulate the function of the stomach and to promote the flow of milk.
For people worried about colon cancer risk, barley packs a double punch by providing the fiber needed to minimize the amount of time cancer-causing substances spend in contact with colon cells, plus being a very good source of selenium, which has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer significantly.