Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Spinach powder is used to support or treat free radical damage primarily due to its high content of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and various polyphenols and flavonoids. These compounds are well-documented in scientific literature for their ability to neutralize free radicals and help prevent oxidative stress at the cellular level. Studies on spinach (and spinach-derived products like powder) have demonstrated increased antioxidant status in both in vitro and animal models. For example, research published in Food Chemistry and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown that spinach extracts can scavenge free radicals and reduce lipid peroxidation. However, direct clinical trials examining the impact of spinach powder specifically on free radical damage in humans are limited, and most evidence is extrapolated from broader research on spinach and antioxidant-rich diets. While the biological plausibility is strong and animal/cell studies are supportive, there is a lack of high-quality, large-scale human trials that directly link spinach powder consumption to measurable reductions in oxidative stress markers or disease outcomes related to free radical damage. Therefore, the evidence can be rated as moderate (2/5): there is clear scientific rationale and some supporting laboratory research, but human evidence is lacking or indirect.

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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
amino acids
anthocyanins
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
astaxanthin
astragalus
basil
berry flavor
beta-carotene
beta-tocopherol
bilberry
black currant
black garlic
black tea
blackberry
blueberry
broccoli
brussel sprouts
caffeine
camu camu
catalase
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chokeberry
chrysin
coconut milk
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coffee fruit
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
delta-tocopherol
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flavonols
fruit blend (proprietary)
ginseng
grape
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
guarana
hesperetin
hesperidin
HMR lignan
l-carnosine
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-glycine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lutein
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic acids
phospholipids
pine bark
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
raspberry
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
selenium
spirulina
strawberry
ubiquinol
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
vitamin E
whey protein
zinc
papaya
bee pollen
lingzhi
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
polyphenols
fulvic acid
wheat germ
goji berry
algae
cocoa
1,2-di-galloyl-4,6hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
3-Isomangostin
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
Amethoflavone
Ankaflavin
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Auricularia
Autumn Olive
Antirrhinin
Avocado
Amentoflavone
Acacetin
Allophycocyanin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Ascorbigen
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Algal protein
Acer Truncatum bunge
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Apocarotenal
Apocynin
Arctiin
Arjunolic acid
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
beta-zeacarotene
Brassica
Bok Choy
Baccosides
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Betanin
berry
Brazil nut
boysenberry
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)
Bioflavonoids
bacoside
Baicalin
Caffeic Acid
Camellia sinensis
Carnosine
Chebulic acid
Cashew
Cichoric acid
Chocolate
Capsorubin
Carnosol
Cupric ascorbate
C-Phycocyanin
Carotene (unspecified)
Chebulinic acid
Crocetin
Canthaxanthin
Crypthecodinium
Capsanthin
Carnosic acid
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
Delphinidin
Dunaliella
Dehydroascorbic acid
Dumontiaceae
Desoxyrhaponticin
Dragon Fruit
Dibenzo-alpha pyrones
Dihydrolipoic Acid
Diosmetin
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Emblicanin
Erythorbic acid
Ethylgallate
Eriodictyol
Ecklonia
Flavonones
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Other health conditions supported by Spinach Powder

Anemia
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Hypertension
Inflammation

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