Welcome to The bean sprout chronicles.
In 2006, while thinking about Alzheimer's disease, it occurred to Dr. Adelstein, founder of these Bean Sprout Chronicles, that perhaps there was a correlation between the low rate of Alzheimer’s disease in Asian countries and their diet, high in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially mung bean sprouts, known to be high in isoflavinoids.
Isoflavinoids are a type of polyphenol - compounds found in many fruits, vegetables, teas, herbs, spices and cocoa. These compounds are widely recommended for their anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, immune and mental-clarity boosting properties.
Dr. Adelstein thought maybe there was something special about mung beans. They are still living and growing when eaten raw, so they have a higher concentration of nutrients. Isoflavanoids are known to act on our cell's microtubules - and might have an affect on the accumulation of these in neurons
of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The science is still out on this theory - but along the way he discovered that drinking bean sprout juice had many positive effects on his health, and recommended it to just about anyone who would listen. Many credit bean sprout juice for improvements in their health. (See our testimonials section!)
The Bean Sprout Chronicles is here to spread the word that consuming bean sprouts has been beneficial to many people. Decreased inflammation, healthier bowel function, increased mental clarity, and increased energy levels are just some of the positive effects reported. Dr. Adelstein is hoping that someone in the scientific community might stumble upon this and start formal studies into the benefit of isoflavanoids. A cure for Alzheimer's?
We hope you are healthy and that if you try bean sprouts you experience similar results. Don't be shy - we'd love to hear from you!
"I feel the best I've felt in years."
"...It was the impossible, yet there it was and I hadn't changed a single thing except the drinking of the beansprout juice. "
Share Your Bean Sprout Story With Us
Our goals at The Bean Sprout Chronicles are two-fold. Most importantly - it's to spread the word about the positive benefits of bean sprout use, in hopes that it can bring others relief. We would love to hear your experiences using bean sprouts - good, bad, or neutral - so we can share our informal results with the community at large.
Are Bean Sprouts For You?
Like all fresh produce consumed raw, there is a risk of foodborne illness due to bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, and E.Coli. Because of this it is not recommended that certain groups consume sprouts. To learn more about how to consume bean sprouts safely check out our HOW TO section.
Remember: never eat slimy sprouts!