Mountain Spinach (Atriplex hortensis) is the vibrant, red-hued cousin of the more common green spinach. Mineral-dense and electrolyte-rich, mountain spinach is an excellent source of numerous nutrients, particularly chromium. It is valued in traditional medicine as a spring tonic, gently stimulating the metabolism and nourishing the nervous system.

Key Nutrients

Percentages shown as %DV per serving of 5g mountain spinach powder

Key Phytonutrients

Betalains

Red and magenta betalain pigments demonstrating anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective effects

• Betacyanins (amaranthins)

Anthocyanidins

Purple and red pigments concentrated in mountain spinach with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity

• Cyanadin-3-Glucoside (110 mcg/g)**

Carotenoids

Antioxidants with anti-cancer potential; may lower risk of macular degeneration

• Lutein (138 mcg/g)**
• Beta-carotene (26.4 mcg/g)**
• Zeaxanthin (6.53 mcg/g)**

Flavonols

Promote antioxidant activity and vascular health

• Rutin (320 mcg/g)**

Nitrate

Supports exercise performance and cardiovascular health

• 33,900 mcg/g**

Total Phenolic Content

Phenolic compounds, including flavoniods and phenolic acids, work synergistically with the vitamins and minerals in mountain spinach to support insulin sensitivity, antioxidant effects and cardiovascular health.

• Total Phenolics 13mg/g**

*Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database₁

**Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods