GreenARMOR Microgreens

Why did we choose these six varieties of microgreens?

Broccoli Microgreens are said to have anti-cancer properties, primarily due to high levels of sulforaphane. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects are attributed to their rich content of glucosinolates and polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation These microgreens also demonstrate a strong ability to regulate blood sugar and improve insulin resistance, offering additional benefits for metabolic health.

Red Cabbage Microgreens are exceptionally high in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that contribute to their deep color and may provide anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-viral properties. Their high concentration of polyphenols and flavonoids may reduce inflammation and may protect against chronic diseases, including cancer. The antioxidant capacity of red cabbage microgreens is further enhanced by elevated levels of ascorbic acid and anthocyanins.

Flax Microgreens – These microgreens are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation. While the exact biological pathways remain under investigation, the presence of lignans and other phenolic compounds contributes to their potential protective role against cancer and supports overall cellular health.

Buckwheat Microgreens – The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of buckwheat microgreens are attributed to their high content of polyphenols and flavonoids, which help neutralize free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation.

Chickpea Microgreens are rich in isoflavones, a class of phytochemicals known for their anti-cancer effects. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits stem from their high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids, which help reduce oxidative stress and modulate inflammatory pathways.

Rutabaga Microgreens stand out for their exceptionally high antioxidant levels, which are significantly greater than those found in rutabaga seeds or roots. These microgreens also exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce systemic inflammation linked to chronic diseases.

Resources:

Definition of Sulforaphane:
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/sulforaphane

Microgreens—A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Molecules and Health Benefits:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9864543/#sec8-molecules-28-00867

Sprouts and Microgreens—Novel Food Sources for Healthy Diets
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8877763/

Emergence of microgreens as a valuable food, current understanding of their market and consumer perception: A review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11225695/

Health Benefits of Microgreens
https://www.medindia.net/health/diet-and-nutrition/health-benefits-of-microgreens.htm

Why You Should Eat Microgreens
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-microgreens

A review on various extraction and detection methods of bio-functional components from microgreens: food applications and health properties
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2023.2272564#abstract

Broccoli Sprouts Delay Prostate Cancer Formation and Decrease Prostate Cancer Severity with a Concurrent Decrease in HDAC3 Protein Expression in Transgenic Adenocarcinoma of the Mouse Prostate (TRAMP) Mice
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6041877/

Temporal Efficacy of a Sulforaphane-Based Broccoli Sprout Diet in Prevention of Breast Cancer through Modulation of Epigenetic Mechanisms
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29764806/

Isoflavones extracted from chickpea Cicer arietinum L. sprouts induce mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in human breast cancer cells
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25287332/

Soy isoflavones and cancer prevention
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14628433/

Dietary Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5590054/

Rutabaga (Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica) seeds, roots, and sprouts: a novel kind of food with antioxidant properties and proapoptotic potential in Hep G2 hepatoma cell line
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23957358/

Flaxseed sprouts induce apoptosis and inhibit growth in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11626-012-9492-1

Buckwheat as a Functional Food and Its Effects on Health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26270637/

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and other plant-derived protease inhibitor concentrates inhibit breast and prostate cancer cell proliferation in vitro
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22662866/

Rutabaga (Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica) seeds, roots, and sprouts: a novel kind of food with antioxidant properties and proapoptotic potential in Hep G2 hepatoma cell line
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23957358/