Sword bean extract is mainly derived from sword bean (Canavalia gladiata), which is an annual twining herbaceous plant of the genus Canavalia in the legume family. The seeds, husks and roots of sword bean can be used as raw materials for extraction. The seeds are flat and oval, about 3-5 cm long, and come in a variety of colors such as white and red.
Sword bean extract contains a variety of ingredients. Among them is urease, an enzyme with a high content in sword bean seeds. It also contains a variety of alkaloids, such as canavanine, which is a non-protein amino acid that is important in the physiological processes of plants and possible pharmacological effects. In addition, there are polysaccharides, which may have certain immune regulation functions. At the same time, sword bean extract also contains some minerals (such as calcium, iron, etc.) and vitamins (such as vitamin C, etc.).
2. Efficacy of Jack Bean Extract
Regulating immune function
The polysaccharide components in sword bean extract can regulate the body's immune system. It can enhance the phagocytic ability of macrophages, which are important defense cells of the immune system and can engulf and remove pathogens. By activating macrophages, sword bean extract can help the body better resist the invasion of foreign pathogens. For example, in an in vitro experiment, sword bean extract was co-cultured with macrophages, and it was found that the efficiency of macrophages in phagocytizing bacteria was significantly improved, which shows that sword bean extract has an activating effect on immune cells, thereby enhancing the body's immune defense ability in vivo.
Improve gastrointestinal function
The urease in sword bean extract can help the human body digest urea. In the gastrointestinal tract, urease can decompose urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. Ammonia can neutralize gastric acid and has a certain effect on relieving stomach discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid. At the same time, some components in sword bean extract may also promote gastrointestinal motility, help digestion and absorption of food, and prevent gastrointestinal problems such as constipation.
Anti-fatigue effect
Some components in jack bean extract may have anti-fatigue effects. This may be achieved by regulating the body's energy metabolism process. For example, it can promote the synthesis and storage of glycogen. When the body needs energy, glycogen can be decomposed in time to provide energy, thereby reducing fatigue. At the same time, sword bean extract may also help muscle recovery to a certain extent, and using it after exercise may speed up the recovery of muscle fatigue.
3. Application of Sword Bean Extract
Medical field
In terms of drug production, sword bean extract can be used to prepare immunomodulators to improve the body's immunity, especially in the adjuvant treatment of people with low immunity (such as the elderly, cancer patients, etc.). It can also be used as an auxiliary anti-tumor drug component, used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, etc., to improve the treatment effect and reduce side effects. In addition, sword bean extract can also be used to make drugs to improve gastrointestinal function, used to treat diseases such as indigestion and hyperacidity.
Health food field
Canavalia gladiata extract can be added to health foods. Due to its possible anti-fatigue and immunomodulatory effects, it can be used to make anti-fatigue health products, suitable for manual laborers, athletes and other groups. It can also be made into health foods that enhance immunity, helping people prevent diseases and enhance the body's resistance.
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