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“Sulforaphane is a plant-based dietary compound derived from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli (especially broccoli sprouts), kale, and others. It exerts a wide range of beneficial health effects on the human body.”

“Nrf2, a protein that regulates the expression of antioxidant and stress response proteins, induces HO-1 expression. The authors of the study gave mice sulforaphane (5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight) or corn oil with saline via injection.”

“Findings from a 2015 study demonstrated that sulforaphane reduces biochemical recurrence in men who have had prostate cancer. Biochemical recurrence is a phenomenon in which serum levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels increase.”

“Sulforaphane promotes the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that facilitates the body's excretion of toxic substances. When glutathione binds with benzene, a known carcinogen present in air pollution, the two form mercapturic acids, which can be excreted and measured in urine.”

“Another pilot clinical study finds sulforaphane (abundant in broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables) increased blood glutathione levels and this correlated with increased glutathione in certain brain regions in healthy people. Sulforaphane is one of the strongest inducers of the Nrf2 genetic pathway which activates genes involved in glutathione production.”

“Long-term complications from poorly controlled type 2 diabetes include heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, among others. Findings from a 2017 study demonstrated that sulforaphane reduces glucose production in the liver and improves blood glucose control.”

“Sulforaphane is a bioactive compound derived from certain cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and broccoli sprouts. It exerts potent anti-inflammatory properties and switches on the activity of a vast array of cellular protective proteins.”

“There have been human studies showing that sulforaphane decreases inflammatory biomarkers and improves blood glucose levels. It will be interesting to see future studies looking at these two new functions of sulforaphane in humans.”

“Eight of the participants were between the ages of 21 and 26 years; one was 56 years old. Each of the participants took 100 micromoles of sulforaphane (from a standardized broccoli sprout extract) by mouth every morning for one week.”

“A multivitamin can provide broad nutritional insurance, while magnesium needs depend on diet, physical activity, and gastrointestinal tolerance. Dr. Patrick also includes sulforaphane as a phytochemical that activates NRF2-regulated cellular defenses.”