Sulphoraphane Makes Broccoli Sprouts A Super Food

Since everyone seems infatuated with the word detoxify. I present to you cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts contain an antioxidant called sulphoraphane. However, the largest concentration is found in broccoli sprouts. This antioxidant negatively effects many different diseases.

Sulphoraphane’s Effect

Sulphoraphane lowers the oxidation rate of the cell. Therefore, it’s similar to anti-wrinkle cream… if anti-wrinkle cream worked. Studies show that it can prevent certain cancers. Additionally, it can slow the growth of tumor cells. This is especially relevant for cancer patients. Link is here.

Sulphoraphane can detoxify compounds that come into the body. With China’s dense population, come higher amounts of pollutants in the air. Study participants drank a sulphoraphane rich beverage to see if pollutant by-products were lowered in the body. As a result, some pollutants were lowered by drinking the beverage. It’s similar to the detoxifying, apple cider vinegar-based concoctions, but broccoli sprouts, I assume, seem more palatable. Link to study here.

Also, sulphoraphane helps the liver regulate glucose. Consequently, this is an important finding for diabetic patients. Link to study here. I believe it’s noteworthy that it can improve glucose control and pollutant detoxification. Both improvements have direct involvement with the liver, a vital organ for optimal health.

Get Me Sulphoraphane Now

Eat your vegetables, right? Adding cruciferous vegetables, specifically broccoli sprouts to your diet will keep your body at optimal function. You can find broccoli sprouts at specialty grocery stores, or you can grow them! Find out how, here.

After carefully washing them, eat broccoli sprouts raw. Heating them can reduce the amounts of healthy compounds. Add broccoli sprouts to salads or on top of a protein for garnish. Finally, there are no known side effects of broccoli sprouts.  Any one can eat them! Cheers!

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