What is genistein powder?
Genistein powder, also known as genistein, is a flavonoid substance present in leguminous plant Sophora japonicus and Bean root, known as natural phytoestrogens, is a kind of off-white to white powder, can stimulate The activity of estrogen receptor has the functions of anti-tumor, anti-diabetes, prevention of cardiovascular system diseases, induction of tumor cell death, inhibition of angiogenesis, etc. It is a potential cancer chemopreventive agent.
Properties of Genistein:
Chemical name: 5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 4',5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone
CAS number: 446-72-0
Source: It is the root of legume plant Genista tinctoria Linn., broad bean Sophora subprostrala Chun et T.Chen.
Specifications: Genistein 98%
Physical properties: off-white needle crystal powder, soluble in common organic solvents, almost insoluble in water, soluble in dilute alkali.
What are genistein benefits?
1. Genistein and tumor
Genistein powder can induce tumor cell apoptosis, promote cell apoptosis, prevent the occurrence of tumor diseases, reduce tumor angiogenesis, and have inhibitory and therapeutic effects on various cancers.
2. Genistein and bacteria
The antibacterial mechanism of genistein supplements is to destroy the integrity of cell walls and cell membranes, inhibit the TCA cycle pathway and protein synthesis, effectively resist the production of bacterial factors, and reduce the occurrence of bacterial diseases.
3. Genistein and menopause
Genistein powder has the effect of phytoestrogens, which can supplement the estrogen deficiency in menopausal women in an appropriate amount, prevent and reduce women's menopausal syndrome, prevent osteoporosis and various menopausal diseases, and delay ovarian aging.
4. Genistein and cardiovascular disease
Genistein has antioxidant properties, can effectively lower cholesterol, inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), balance the level of LDL in the blood, increase the activity of LDL receptors, thereby clearing cholesterol, inhibiting the proliferation of smooth muscle cells, and reducing cardiovascular diseases incidence rate.
5. Genistein and cranial nerves
Genistein can promote the regeneration of brain nerves, prevent cerebral infarction, affect brain cell membrane Ca++ receptors by penetrating the blood-brain barrier, prevent stroke and cerebral infarction, and effectively protect brain cells.
