sulforaphane
noun
sul·fo·raph·ane
ˌsəl-fō-ˈra-ˌfan 
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: an anticarcinogenic isothiocyanate C6H11NOS2 found in cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and cauliflower) that is thought to function by stimulating the production of enzymes in the body that detoxify cancer-causing substances
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Examples are capsaicin in chili peppers, polyphenols in green tea, and sulforaphane in broccoli.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Scientists believe sulforaphane might slow the onset and progression of osteoarthritis symptoms, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
Some studies show that natural substances in cauliflower, like sulforaphane, may influence genes in ways that slow the biochemical process of aging.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 23 Oct. 2019
If that malfunction occurs because a patient's cells have been weakened by exposure to stressful conditions, the Swedes theorized, perhaps sulforaphane would help.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, 30 June 2017
In the study, the scientists gave sulforaphane to obese patients , in the form of a concentrated broccoli sprout extract.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
Before studying the compound in humans, Axelsson and colleagues first gave sulforaphane to animals.
—Jessica Wapner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2017
For those who were not obese, the sulforaphane did not have any affect.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
Finally, the researchers tested sulforaphane in people.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
Scientists believe sulforaphane might slow the onset and progression of osteoarthritis symptoms, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
Some studies show that natural substances in cauliflower, like sulforaphane, may influence genes in ways that slow the biochemical process of aging.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 23 Oct. 2019
If that malfunction occurs because a patient's cells have been weakened by exposure to stressful conditions, the Swedes theorized, perhaps sulforaphane would help.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, 30 June 2017
In the study, the scientists gave sulforaphane to obese patients , in the form of a concentrated broccoli sprout extract.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
Before studying the compound in humans, Axelsson and colleagues first gave sulforaphane to animals.
—Jessica Wapner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2017
For those who were not obese, the sulforaphane did not have any affect.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
Finally, the researchers tested sulforaphane in people.
—Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, 19 June 2017
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“Sulforaphane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sulforaphane. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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