Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is abundant in specific compounds that have been shown to promote excellent protective benefits in the human body.

But,those who just don’t like eating broccoli or broccoli sprouts may enjoy the benefits of supplements made with sulforaphane and glucosinolates, the active health-promoting constituents found in viable amounts in broccoli and broccoli sprouts.

Sulforaphane has been shown in several studies to be protective against the adherence of Helicobacter pylori, a pathogenic bacterium that may cause ulcers. In addition, recent research reveals it plays a role in healthy inflammatory mediation.

In a study published in Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (Sep 2009) researchers reported that sulforaphane may have the ability to activate the protective protein Nrf2 in arteries; the researchers found that Nrf2 is inactive in arterial regions that are susceptible to disease, and that exposure to sulforaphone showed reduced inflammation by activating Nrf2.

Broccoli, though, has other compounds that are attractive for human wellness:  glucosinolates. These are metabolized by the body into isothiocyanates, shown to be potent protectors against proliferation of rogue cells.   Broccoli and broccoli sprouts (baby broccoli) are a great source of glucosinates that induce phase 2 detoxification enzymes, which either promote the scavenging of highly reactive oxygen species or decrease their formation in the first place.  And also improve antioxidant status in the body.  What all this means is that consuming regular amounts of sulforaphane and glucosinolates can help keep your body’s cells healthy and functioning normally, while ensuring that abnormalities are able to be kept in check.

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