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 within the whole food matrix.

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. Read our comparison of mountain spinach and beetroot


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• 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