Posted by nolvas on November 12, 2007, at 18:20:30
In reply to Giving Kudzu a try, posted by linkadge on November 12, 2007, at 16:28:41
Kudzu Contains these Substances references
(mg of Substance per 100 Grams)
Polyphenols: Isoflavonoids: Daidzein 95 - 185
Daidzin
Genistein 12.6 - 31.7
Puerarin
Biochanin A 1.4
Formononetin 7.09
Triterpene Glycosides: SA1 SA2
SA3
Isoflavonoids normally comprise 1.77% to 12.0% of Kudzu root. Puerarin is present in higher quantities than the other Isoflavones, followed by Daidzin and Daidzein.
Although Equol is not a constituent of Kudzu, consumption of Kudzu may increase Equol levels via the Daidzein content of Kudzu converting to Equol within the body. Kudzu contains higher levels of Daidzein than Soybeans.
Kudzu is supposed to be a very good hangover cure as well due to it eliminating acetaldehyde from the body, the chemical that causes hangovers.
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