Mulberry leaf extract is a natural product made from soy leaves through a specific process. It is rich in active ingredients such as 1-deoxyriboflavin (DNJ), and has various biological activities including regulating blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, and antibacterial properties. It is widely used in the food, health supplement, and pharmaceutical fields.

The biological activity of soy leaf extract depends on its chemical composition and preparation process:

Main active components:

Bioactive alkaloids: Represented by 1-deoxyriboflavin (DNJ), which is the key substance for lowering blood sugar.

Flavonoids: Including sinomenine and quercetin, mainly contributing to antioxidant and vascular protection effects.

Polysaccharides: Soy leaf polysaccharides have immunomodulatory and blood sugar-lowering functions.

Others: Also contains GABA, phytosterols, vitamins, and various amino acids.

Application fields:

Medicine and health supplements: Used for developing hypoglycemic drugs (such as soy branch total alkaloid tablets) and as auxiliary hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering health foods.

Food and beverages: As a functional food additive, used to make hypoglycemic foods, health beverages, or soy leaf tea.

Cosmetics: Utilizing its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, added to skin care products or shampoo bases.