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“Air pollution leaves a biological fingerprint on our lungs, our blood vessels, and even our brains, eroding the body's defenses, triggering inflammation, weakening the blood-brain barrier, and accelerating cognitive decline.”

“Robust clinical evidence has demonstrated that sulforaphane increases the production of mercapturic acid metabolites of benzene and acrolein, known carcinogens present in air pollution and smoke from fires.”

“A 2014 study found that sulforaphane from a broccoli sprout beverage markedly increased urinary benzene excretion among people living in China, where air pollution levels are among the highest in the world.”

“Recent clinical evidence suggests that sulforaphane can help the body to rapidly excrete potential cancer-causing compounds, such as benzene and acrolein, which are prevalent in air pollution and cigarette smoke.”

“In a 12-week randomized trial of 291 adults living in a region of China with substantial air pollution, a broccoli-sprout beverage increased urinary excretion of a benzene metabolite by 61 percent and an acrolein metabolite by 23 percent.”

“Autopsy findings revealed elevated levels of amyloid and tau proteins in 202 out of 203 young brains, including an 11-month-old baby. Preclinical evidence suggests a role for toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) activation in air-pollution-induced neuroinflammation.”

“In a 12-week randomized trial of 291 adults exposed to substantial air pollution, a broccoli-sprout beverage increased urinary excretion of glutathione-derived conjugates of benzene by 61 percent and acrolein by 23 percent compared with placebo.”

“Assessing and quantifying the exposome — all of the non-genetic tangible exposures we experience during a lifetime, including those from the air, physical surroundings, microbes, and chemicals — is challenging.”

“Get involved in community clean-up efforts and support companies that prioritize sustainability. Mitigating microplastic pollution Given the widespread environmental burden of microplastics, finding effective removal strategies has become crucial.”