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The Phytochemical Breakdown

We don’t just want to be one of those companies that throw buzz words at you. Rather, we want to make sure you know as much as we do so you can make an educated decision about whether or not sprouts are a smart investment for you (though we assure you that they are)! Phytochemicals are any of numerous bio-active chemicals present within plants, primarily serving to protect and aid in their growth. Studies have determined that these phytochemicals, when consumed by us, play a significant role in disease prevention, bolster our immune systems against allergens and sicknesses, aid our longevity through antioxidant activities, and provide a myriad of other benefits that we could use this whole page listing (7). If you incorporate the sprouts we currently offer into your diet, germinating for 5-8 days as mentioned earlier on this page, you will be consuming a wide range of phytochemicals that will not only make you feel better, but play a role in keeping you healthy longer!

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Here is a breakdown of just some of the phytochemicals that our sprouts offer, and the role they have in protecting you (some studies note slightly varied health benefits for the same compounds, however, they are still benefits!):

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Broccoli:

  • Flavonoids – Anticancer, reduced risk of degenerative disease

  • Phenolic acids – Anti-obesity, antiallergenic, reduction of metabolic disorder risk (8)

  • Lutein - Improves immunity, good for eye health

  • Lignin - Lowers the risk of cancer, reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women, protects from cardiovascular diseases (7)

  • Organic acids – Antibacterial, antioxidant activites

  • Glucosinolates – Anticancer, anti-AGE, hypocholesterolemic, anti-obesity activities

  • Gallic, chlorogenic, sinapinic, benzoic, and ferulic acids, kaempferol – Anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant activities (9)

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Alfalfa:

  • Saponins – Anticancer and antimicrobial activities

  • Flavonoids – Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Phenolic Acids - Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Vitamins C, E, and β-carotene – Antioxidant and anti-obesity activities

  • Trace Elements (copper, manganese, selenium) – Antidiabetic and antioxidant activities, enhanced functions of enzymes

  • Coumestrol – Anti-obesity (9)

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Mung beans:

  • Flavonoids - Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Phenolic acids - Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Isoflavones – Anticancer, antioxidant activities, anti-inflammatory, ant-microbial activities (13 & 9)

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Clover:

  • Flavonoids - Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Phenolic Acids – Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic activities

  • Isoflavones – Anticancer, antioxidant activities, anti-inflammatory, ant-microbial activities (9, 11, & 12)

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Radish:

  • Flavonoids – Anticancer, heart disease risk reduction

  • Phenolic Acids – Anti-diabetes, increased antioxidant capacity (8)

  • Glucosinolates – Anticancer, anti-AGE, hypocholesterolemic, anti-obesity activities

  • Isothiocyanates – Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activities, anti-diabetes, cardioprotective (10)

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