1-Deoxynojirimycin (as known as DNJ), as a natural alkaloids, is the main active ingredient compound of Mulberry Leaf Extract. Mulberry Leaf Extract (DNJ) can inhibit the decomposition of starch and sugar, thus blocking the body's absorption of sugar, and inhibit the increase of glucose without diet change. In addition, DNJ can inhibit the glucose modification process of HIV membrane glycoprotein.  

Products Name: Mulberry Leaf Extract   

Synonyms: White Mulberry Extract

Plant source: Leaves of Morus Alba L.

Active Ingredient: 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), Flavone, Polysaccharide

Structural Formula

1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ)

CAS Number: 19130-96-2                                            Standard Chromatogram of Mulberry Leaf Extract

Molecular formula: C6H13NO4   

Molecular weight: 163.17

Characteristics: Brown yellow powder

Specifications

1> 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) 1-30%   HPLC

2> Flavones 5-30%   UV

3> Polysaccharide 10-30%   UV

4> Extract Ratio: 5:1, 10:1 or customized

Function:

Mulberry Leaf Extract can reduce the high peak value of the postprandial blood glucose.

Promote beta cells to secrete insulin, and then advance the carbohydrate use of cells and the liver glycogen synthesis.

Improve the carbohydrate metabolism, and finally achieve the purpose of reducing the blood glucose.

Inhibit the multiplication of harmful bacteria and relieve the abdominal symptoms of bowel sound.

Exhaust and abdominal distention through increasing the acidity of intestinal contents, and to depress side effect in gastrointestinal.

Inhibit free-radicals and adjust immune system.

Mulberry Leaf Extract is benefit for weight loss activities by preventing absorption.

Application

Mulberry Leaf Extract is widely used in pharmaceutical, food, health food production of natural raw material.