isothiocyanate
noun
iso·thio·cy·a·nate
ˌī-sō-ˌthī-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnāt 
: a compound containing the monovalent group −NCS
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Your Cancer Risk Decreases When cabbage is chopped or cooked, its glucosinolates form active compounds (indoles and isothiocyanates) that have shown cancer-protective effects in lab and animal studies.19 However, further research in humans is needed to confirm these results.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Nomio as a Lactate Fighter The active ingredient in Nomio is isothiocyanates, or ITCs, which are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
These types of vegetables contain special natural compounds called glucosinolates, which break down into powerful substances called isothiocyanates, the researchers revealed.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
However, adding antioxidants—anti-inflammatory compounds, such as vitamin E—to the isothiocyanate vegetables could disrupt this process.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Another compound found in maca root is called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate (PMBI).
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Naturally occurring Allyl isothiocyanate produces the pop Rygg calls Zing Factor.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2021
Cabbage contains mustard oils, aka isothiocyanates.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 7 Mar. 2020
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Nomio as a Lactate Fighter The active ingredient in Nomio is isothiocyanates, or ITCs, which are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
These types of vegetables contain special natural compounds called glucosinolates, which break down into powerful substances called isothiocyanates, the researchers revealed.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
However, adding antioxidants—anti-inflammatory compounds, such as vitamin E—to the isothiocyanate vegetables could disrupt this process.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Another compound found in maca root is called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate (PMBI).
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Naturally occurring Allyl isothiocyanate produces the pop Rygg calls Zing Factor.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2021
Cabbage contains mustard oils, aka isothiocyanates.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 7 Mar. 2020
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“Isothiocyanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isothiocyanate. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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isothiocyanate
noun
iso·thio·cy·a·nate
ˌī-sō-ˌthī-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnāt
: a compound containing the monovalent group −NCS : a salt or ester of isothiocyanic acid see allyl isothiocyanate
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