Hops Extract

[ Other Name ] Hops Extract; European Hop Spike Extract
[ Latin Name ] Humulus lupulus L
[ Part Used ] Flower
[ Specification ] 5%tannin,5%flavonoids
[ Detection Method ] HPLC
[ Appearance ] Brown Yellow Fine Powder

[ Function ]
1. Inhibits Gram-positive bacteria and some fungi;
2. Regulates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor activity, helping to relieve anxiety and promote relaxation;
3. Reduces oxidative stress-induced cell damage by scavenging free radicals, activating antioxidant enzymes, and inhibiting lipid peroxidation;
4. May delay skin aging and reduce the risk of chronic diseases;
5. Stimulates gastric acid secretion, enhances gastrointestinal motility, and relieves bloating and loss of appetite;
6. Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels and improves insulin sensitivity;
7. Binds to estrogen receptors in the body, regulating hormone levels and alleviating menopausal symptoms.

About Hops Extract
Hops are the female flower cones, also known as strobiles, of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). The hop is part of the family Cannabaceae, which also includes the genus Cannabis (hemp). They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, though Hops Extract is also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. The first documented use of hops in beer as a bittering agent is from the eleventh century.
Hops Extract is used extensively in brewing today for their many purported benefits, including balancing the sweetness of the malt with bitterness, contributing a variety of desirable flavors and aromas, and having an antibiotic effect that favors the activity of brewer's yeast over less desirable microorganisms.
Hops Extract is also used in herbal medicine in a way similar to valerian, as a treatment for anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia.