Aliquot #13: Sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts versus supplements
Aliquot #13: Sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts versus supplements
Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate compound, is the most potent naturally occurring inducer of the body's key detoxification enzymes. While sulforaphane is derived naturally from a variety of cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, kale, and mustard greens, with the highest quantities available from broccoli sprouts, it is also widely available as a dietary supplement. Although many supplement manufacturers do not take steps to preserve the integrity of their products and some have made misleading claims about their products' efficacy, a few reputable manufacturers produce quality supplements that have been used in clinical trials.
Get these episodes in a convenient podcast format.
Aliquot episodes make great companion listening for a long drive. You can find these special members-only episodes alongside live recorded Q&As on The Aliquot, our official premium FoundMyFitness podcast.
Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate compound, is the most potent naturally occurring inducer of the body's key detoxification enzymes. While sulforaphane is derived naturally from a variety of cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, kale, and mustard greens, with the highest quantities available from broccoli sprouts, it is also widely available as a dietary supplement. Although many supplement manufacturers do not take steps to preserve the integrity of their products and some have made misleading claims about their products' efficacy, a few reputable manufacturers produce quality supplements that have been used in clinical trials.
-
Introduction
-
Practical information about supplementation with sulforaphane (Jed Fahey discussion)
-
How gut bacteria convert the precursor of sulforaphane into its active form
-
Why probiotics may vary in their degree of efficacy
-
Getting sulforaphane from food and supplements (Rhonda Patrick discussion)
Supporting our work
If you enjoy the fruits of
, you can participate in helping us to keep improving it. Creating a premium subscription does just that! Plus, we throw in occasional member perks and, more importantly, churn out the best possible content without concerning ourselves with the wishes of any dark overlords.
Recent Aliquot Episodes
Aliquot #142: How to Prevent and Recover From Jet Lag
Jet lag often shows up as fatigue after a long flight, reflecting a mismatch between your internal clock and the external...
Aliquot #141: The Lifestyle of Cancer Prevention
A large share of cancer risk is shaped not by genetics alone, but by everyday patterns of behavior that influence...
Aliquot #140: Should Everyone Cut Out Gluten?
Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift...
Aliquot #139: Do You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know It?
Sleep apnea is far more common and far more disruptive than most people realize. Yet, despite its prevalence...
Aliquot #138: Why Sedation Isn't Sleep and What Actually Works
Many of the substances people use to relax, sleep, or stay alert quietly reshape the biology of sleep...