Ngokokuqala, ake sikhulume ngempela: I-Black Bean Extract Powder ayiyona nje ama-bean amasha aphukile. Iqala ngama-glycine max (L.) Merr. imbewu—abakhiqizi bavame ukuhlola ama-batch angu-3+ ama-bean ukuze bakhethe lawo anama-anthocyanin levels aphezulu (lokhu kuyisixhumi esinikeza le mnyama). Basebenzisa i-ethanol yokudla ukukhipha izinto ezinhle, begcina izinga lokushisa ngaphansi kuka-40°C ukuze bagweme ukubulala izakhamzimba ezithambile ekushiseni. Umkhiqizo wokugcina? I-powder emnyama, emnyama enezilinganiso ezingu-4:1 kuya ku-10:1 (ngakho 1g = 4–10g ye-beans ezishisayo).
Nansi, umphumela: Ama-beans amnyama raw anama-fiber nama-starch akhulisa izakhiwo zawo ezisebenzayo. I-extract iyasika lokho, ukuze uthole ama-antioxidants amaningi nama-isoflavones ngaphezulu kwesikhashana. Futhi, iyaxubha emanzini noma kumasmoothie ngaphandle kokushiya umphumela ophukile—okuthile noma ubani osebenzise ama-beans raw angakujabulela.
Akukhona nje ukuheha—ucwaningo lwakamuva lugcizelela kahle ukuthi le ngxube ikwenza kahle kakhulu:
Fights oxidative stress: A 2023 University of Illinois study tracked 120 adults aged 45–65. Those taking 500mg of black bean extract daily had 22% lower levels of C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) after 8 weeks. That’s a big win for anyone dealing with daily stress or aging-related wear.
Eases menopausal symptoms: For folks navigating hot flashes or mood swings, the isoflavones here work gently. A 2022 Journal of Women’s Health trial found 35% fewer hot flashes in participants taking 1000mg daily—no harsh side effects like some hormone meds.
Stabilizes blood sugar: If you’ve ever felt that post-meal energy crash, this helps. The extract slows down alpha-amylase (the enzyme that breaks down carbs), so glucose spikes are smaller. A 2024 small study found it lowered post-meal blood sugar by 18% in people with prediabetes.
Iwehlisa inhliziyo yakho: Akukhona nje kuphela nge-sugar yegazi—ucwaningo ku-Nutrition Research luhlanganise ukusetshenziswa okujwayelekile no-15% ophansi LDL ("okubi" cholesterol) kanye nezindonga zevessel zegazi eziphilile. Ngaphezu kwesikhathi, lokho kuholela ekunciphiseni ingozi yezinkinga zenhliziyo.
Shields your eyes: Between screens and sun, our eyes take a beating. The anthocyanins in the extract protect retinal cells from blue light and oxidative damage. Office workers in a 2024 pilot study reported 40% less eye strain after taking it daily for a month.
Not all suppliers are created equal—here’s what to look for (and skip):
Ngiyacela uhlole indlela yabo yokukhipha: Ukukhipha kuphela ngamanzi kuphutha u-30% wezithako ze-anthocyanins, ngakho khetha imikhiqizo esebenzisa i-ethanol. Buza ngemiphumela yokuhlola ibhatchi—lezo ezihloniphekile zizothumela iSithombe Sokuhlola (CoA) esibonisa amazinga ezithako.
Ngiyacela uqinisekise izitifiketi: I-Kosher ne-HALAL kuyadingeka ukuze zisetshenziswe emhlabeni jikelele, kodwa abakhiqizi abaphezulu (njengo-Jaseda, owenza izithasiselo ezisekelwe kumabele) baphinde babe ne-GMP (Izindlela Zokukhiqiza Ezinhle) izitifiketi—okukhombisa ukuthi izindawo zabo zihlanzekile futhi ziqhubeka kahle.
Ngakuthengi kumabhendi anganawo ulwazi lokuthenga: Uma bengakwazi ukukutshela ukuthi imbewu zabo ziqhamuka kuphi (izindawo ezinhle ziyi-Illinois noma iBrazil, lapho umhlabathi unogologo olunothile), hamba kude. Izinhlamvu ezinomkhuhlane noma ezisezingeni eliphansi zibhubhisa ukukhipha.
Ngakufanisi ukweqa ukuhlolwa kwezinye izinkampani: Izinsimbi ezinzima (umkhondo, i-arsenic) ziyingozi ezitholakala ezitholakalweni zezitshalo - qiniseka ukuthi zihlolwe futhi zakhishwa.
Its versatility is why brands love it—here are the most common uses right now:
Izithako zokudla: Ama-capsule akhona yonke indawo (i-Jaseda's WellBean iyikhethwa ephezulu, enama-500mg ngempushana), kodwa ama-sachet apowder ahlukanisiwe nawo ayakhula—kulula ukuwafaka ebhodleleni lamanzi.
Functional foods: Kind Bars added it to their berry granola bars for extra antioxidants; Oatly uses it in a fortified oat milk. Even some yogurt brands mix it in—no weird taste, just a subtle berry-like hue.
Cosmetics: Anti-aging serums and eye creams use it for its antioxidant power (look for it in The Ordinary’s new plant extract line); haircare brands like Briogeo blend it as a natural colorant for brown hair.
Pharmaceuticals: It’s showing up in prescription-free metabolic support meds—often paired with green tea extract to boost effects.
Ngabe kuphephile? Lokhu Okukhuluma Kwezokwelapha
Izindaba ezinhle: Ngokuvamile kuphephile kubantu abaningi. Ucwaningo lwe-2023 lwe-Food Safety Journal luthole ukuthi alukho umphumela omubi emithonjeni efika ku-2000mg nsuku zonke (lokhu kuphindwe kabili inani elijwayelekile elinconywayo). Iphuzu elilodwa? Uma unokwehluleka kumagilebhisi, skipa—nokho ukuhamba kokuphendula ne-black beans akuvamile.
References
University of Illinois. “Black Bean Extract Reduces Inflammation in Middle-Aged Adults.” Food & Function, Vol. 14, Issue 12, pp. 5890–5898, 2023.
“Isoflavones in Black Bean Extract for Menopausal Symptom Management.” Journal of Women’s Health, Vol. 31, Issue 5, pp. 421–428, 2022.
“Black Bean Extract Improves Postprandial Glucose in Prediabetes.” Nutrients, Vol. 16, Issue 3, pp. 1890–1897, 2024.
“Cardiovascular Effects of Legume-Derived Extracts.” Nutrition Research, Vol. 110, pp. 78–85, 2023.
Jaseda. “WellBean Supplement: Sourcing, Efficacy & Safety Data.” 2024.
“Natural Hair Colorants: Black Bean Extract Applications.” Journal of Cosmetic Science, Vol. 73, Issue 2, pp. 112–119, 2022.
“Ukuphepha Kwephrofayili Ye-Concentrated Black Bean Extract Kubantu Abaphilile.” I-Journal Yokuphepha Kokudla, Ivolumu 7, Inkinga 3, amakhasi 201–208, 2023.