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.
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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.
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Introduction
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Practical information about supplementation with sulforaphane (Jed Fahey discussion)
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How gut bacteria convert the precursor of sulforaphane into its active form
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Why probiotics may vary in their degree of efficacy
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Getting sulforaphane from food and supplements (Rhonda Patrick discussion)
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