GREENS VS SEEDS
THE POWER OF PLANTS
Our goal at Powr Nutrients was to produce a premium, nutrient-dense health supplement. To do this we started by researching the power of plants. There has been a lot of research into the nutritional benefits of microgreens – so this is where we started.
Daikon radish microgreens
MICROGREENS
Popular as a garnish in the culinary world, microgreens are not just pretty to look at. They are harvested when the shoots are at their most nutritious, technically speaking, this is just after the cotyledon leaves (the first leaves) develop, between 7-12 days. These tiny leaves have an intensified flavour and are more nutritious than the mature plant. The microgreens are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Daikon radish microgreens also contain a plant compound called glucoraphenin, which releases a powerful bioactive molecule, sulforaphene, when ingested. This is similar to the widely researched molecule, sulforaphane, released from broccoli and other cruciferous microgreens. (Read more about cruciferous veggies here and to see more about the research here.)
SULFORAPHENE
Through our own extensive research, we discovered that sulforaphene should be the key indicator of how valuable our power nutrient will be. This is because sulforaphene is able to switch on self-defence mechanisms in the body. It does this by activating a biochemical protein in the body called Nrf2. This helps to regulate other antioxidant proteins against free radicals, preventing oxidative damage and further damage to cells, tissues and organs. Sulforaphene has been shown to assist the body in reducing toxins and inflammation, with many benefits. (See more here.)
Daikon radish seeds before freeze-drying (left). Freeze-dried and blended daikon radish seeds, ready to scoop (right).
DAIKON RADISH SEEDS
During our research we realised that the daikon radish seeds contain a much higher concentration of nutrients. This is because seeds are the building blocks of plant life, containing everything needed to support a growing plant. This includes healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. The seeds also contain higher levels of that key plant compound glucoraphenin, which means more sulforaphene is released once eaten.
SULFORAPHENE per ¼ tsp
Microgreens: 2,6 mg
Seeds: 8,6 mg
With a substantially higher yield of sulforaphene, we knew we found our power nutrient. Since then, we haven’t looked back. Using freeze-drying technology, we lock in the goodness of daikon radish seeds to produce our Powr Nutrients Freeze-dried + Blended Daikon Radish Seeds.
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