Sulforaphane (sulphoraphane in British English) is a compound within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds. It is obtained from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbages. It is produced when the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate, into sulforaphane upon damage to the plant (such as from chewing), which allows the two compounds to mix and react. Young sprouts of broccoli and cauliflower are particularly rich in glucoraphanin.

Sulforaphane is a natural isothiocyanate found in many vegetables. It has anti-cancer and heart-protecting activity.

WHAT IS GLUCORAPHANIN?

Glucoraphanin is a powerful and long-lasting antioxidant, found primarily in broccoli. However, the amount varies tremendously from one broccoli plant to another with no way for consumers to tell how much glucoraphanin is in the broccoli they buy. It has also been shown that this phytonutrient is present in much higher concentrations in the broccoli seeds and 3-day old broccoli sprouts. Glucoraphanin is from broccoli seeds in order to provide consumers with a concentrated source of glucoraphanin that contains consistent and meaningful levels.

Glucoraphanin belongs to a category of compounds called glucosinolates which are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. Glucosinolates are enzymatically converted into isothiocyanates, which are active in the body. This enzymatic conversion is performed by myrosinase, which is also found naturally in cruciferous vegetables.

WHAT IS SULFORAPHANE?

Sulforaphane belongs to a group of compounds called isothiocyanates. Sulforaphane is a compound within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds. It is obtained from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbages. In 1992, Dr. Paul Talalay, MD and colleagues at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine identified sulforaphane as the most potent natural inducer of Phase 2 detoxification enzymes. These enzymes eliminate many types of free radicals and environmental pollutants and trigger ongoing antioxidant action that lasts for up to three days. These compounds and their mechanisms have been studied extensively and are supported by more than 1,700 scientific publications.

Main Function  

This potent phytochemical is well studied for:

1. Promoting detoxification

2. Boosting the brain

3. Helping the body create cancer-fighting compounds

4. Supporting healthy heart function

5. Increasing glutathione as an Nrf2 activator

6. Promoting weight loss

7. Slowing aging by activating heat-shock proteins

8. Boosting liver function

9. Reducing inflammation and pain

10. Stopping and reversing hair loss

Application:  

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