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Glucoraphanin is a glucosinolate found in broccoli, [1] [2] mustard and other cruciferous vegetables. [3] [4] Glucoraphanin is converted to sulforaphane by the enzyme myrosinase. [5] In plants, sulforaphane deters insect predators and acts as a selective antibiotic. [6]
Broccoli sprouts are available in health foods stores and some grocery stores in most of the developed world and other countries. Broccoli seeds are available for home growing. One can sprout broccoli seeds using a jar [4] or a commercial sprouting kit. Broccoli sprout powders and capsules are also available.
Sulforaphane (sometimes sulphoraphane in British English) is a compound within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds. [1] It is produced when the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate, into sulforaphane upon damage to the plant (such as from chewing or chopping during food preparation), which allows the two compounds to mix and react.
What are broccoli sprouts? Broccoli sprouts are baby broccoli plants. They look like alfalfa sprouts or other microgreens, and they have a slightly bitter and crunchy taste.
Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3]
Indole-3-carbinol cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, rutabaga, mustard greens, broccoli. 3,3'-Diindolylmethane or DIM broccoli family, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale. Indole-3-acetic acid Commonly occurring plant hormone, a part of the auxin family.
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The broccoli was shipped to Walmart stores in nearly two dozen states, according to the recall published Dec. 31 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. So far, no illnesses have been reported ...