Glycine Max Sprout Extract
Soybean sprout extracts contain isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) and other soy phytochemicals. Soy is a major US food allergen; isoflavones are also subject to EFSA's review of safety in supplements.
What it is
Glycine max sprout extract is an extract from sprouted soybeans, used in supplements/cosmetics and occasionally functional foods.
Functional ingredient (phytoestrogen content); cosmetic active.
Why it's flagged
- Soy allergen
- Isoflavones at high supplement doses are under regulatory monitoring
What regulators actually say
"Soybeans are among the nine major food allergens identified by law."
"The Panel concluded that the available data do not indicate adverse effects of isoflavones on the breast, thyroid or uterus of peri- and post-menopausal women at the dose levels and durations of intake assessed."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Soy is a major food allergen; soy-derived ingredients require labeling
European Union — EFSA
EFSA assessed isoflavone safety in supplements (2015)
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