Sulforaphane Combats Obesity

Young sprouts of broccoli and cauliflower are especially rich in glucoraphanin, an organosulfur compound, which is transformed into sulforaphane when it is chewed and mixed with the enzyme myrosinase.

Other cruciferous vegetables which contain this compound are Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, bok choy, collards, broccoli raab, turnip, arugula, kohlrabi, radish, and watercress.

Sulforaphane is known to affect cancer prevention by activating a factor that regulates the cells’ balance of oxidation-reduction and enhances the body’s anti-oxidation ability and detoxication of chemical compounds which are taken into the body. When the balance of oxidation and reduction deteriorates due to obesity and hyper nutrition, that is related to the production or development of various diseases.

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