It is highly tolerant to the varying degrees of organic compounds in different states that we can find in soils. Its first domestic use goes back to the late Paleolithic.
Furthermore, rye contains numerous minerals as Potassium, a nutrient necessary for human life and health that strengthens the muscles and promotes the water absorption. Rye also contains Phosphorus, a very important element in the transformation of energy (ATP) and the develope of bones; Fluoride that hardens the enamel; Calcium, highly necessary for bones and teeth. Iron -component that makes red the colour of blood- is higher in rye than in other cereals.
On the other hand, rye is rich in Vitamin A and all the group of Vitamin B . Rye becomes an important source of other elements as manganese (component of some enzymes) and selenium, specially recommended to protect our heart.
Its main nutrients like Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids - free of Cholesterol and Fibres- make it the best daily recommendation to people who have a sedentary life due to it helps support the elasticity of the blood glasses, is rich in folic acid (regenerator of blood) and contains some other minerals with the advantage of having fewer calories than other cereals.

Concerning its properties in cosmetics; it is necessary to indicate that rye is highly used in masks. It is mixed with honey and egg because it is known that prevent wrinkles; it does not matter if wrinkles are produced by faces or by the time. Rye prevents age spots on our skin. Its main contribution in vitamins are: A, B1, B2 and B3.
Originally, Rye comes from Asia Minor. Nevertheless, it is able to grow in poor soils and in places where the wheather is cold. Thanks to this, it has become one of the most important cereals in Northern and Center of Europe.