Aliquot #94: Why Sulforaphane Matters: The Science of Cellular Protection
Aliquot #94: Why Sulforaphane Matters: The Science of Cellular Protection
Sulforaphane, a bioactive compound derived from broccoli, broccoli sprouts, and red kale, exerts potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can combat various chronic and acute diseases. It helps block the production of harmful compounds in the body, switches on the production of protective enzymes, and reduces inflammation. While broccoli sprouts are rich sources of sulforaphane, supplements containing sulforaphane or its precursor, glucoraphanin, are available. Determining optimal doses and sources of sulforaphane presents challenges due to variations in content and individual metabolism. In this Aliquot, Dr. Jed Fahey and Dr. Rhonda Patrick give you the lowdown on sulforaphane and its many health benefits.
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Sulforaphane, a bioactive compound derived from broccoli, broccoli sprouts, and red kale, exerts potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can combat various chronic and acute diseases. It helps block the production of harmful compounds in the body, switches on the production of protective enzymes, and reduces inflammation. While broccoli sprouts are rich sources of sulforaphane, supplements containing sulforaphane or its precursor, glucoraphanin, are available. Determining optimal doses and sources of sulforaphane presents challenges due to variations in content and individual metabolism.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Jed Fahey and Dr. Rhonda Patrick give you the lowdown on sulforaphane and its many health benefits.
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The role of protective enzymes
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Why broccoli sprouts offer up to 100 times more benefits than mature broccoli
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The enzyme behind the magic: understanding myrosinase
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The hazard of heterocyclic amines
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The dwindling of glutathione in aging
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Groundbreaking fMRI studies: sulforaphane's impact on the brain
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Sulforaphane's promising role in autism
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Oxidative stress in autism
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Inactivating carcinogens: beyond just prevention
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How a broccoli sprout beverage aids in benzene excretion
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Amyloid plaques in infants — a consequence of air pollution?
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Understanding the 60mg sulforaphane dosage and its effects on PSA in prostate cancer
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Preconditioning stress and its benefits
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Dose-dependent effects on IL-6 and NF-kappa-B
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What the top 20% of cruciferous vegetable consumers teach us
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Where does moringa powder fit in?
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Finding the optimal source and dose of sulforaphane
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Why longevity experts should turn their gaze to sulforaphane
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