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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Earlier research hypothesized that a natural plant compound, sulforaphane, was the driver of blood-sugar regulation, however, the ECU scientists say the exact mechanism, or mechanisms, involved is not yet well understood.
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New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2025
Other substances, such as sulforaphane, have detoxification-supporting properties that help eliminate carcinogens from your body.56
Metabolism support: One cup of raw cauliflower provides about 10% of the daily value of choline.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Research, mostly on animals or in vitro studies (performed or taking place in a test tube, culture dish, or elsewhere outside a living organism), has shown that sulforaphane may inhibit several types of cancers, including prostate cancer.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Further evidence suggests that consuming sulforaphane, a compound naturally found in kale, may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.5
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—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
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New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2025
Other substances, such as sulforaphane, have detoxification-supporting properties that help eliminate carcinogens from your body.56
Metabolism support: One cup of raw cauliflower provides about 10% of the daily value of choline.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Research, mostly on animals or in vitro studies (performed or taking place in a test tube, culture dish, or elsewhere outside a living organism), has shown that sulforaphane may inhibit several types of cancers, including prostate cancer.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Further evidence suggests that consuming sulforaphane, a compound naturally found in kale, may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.5
3.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
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