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Chemicals contained in cruciferous vegetables induce the expression of the liver enzyme CYP1A2. [10] Alliaceous and cruciferous vegetable consumption may induce glutathione S-transferases, uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyl transferases, and quinone reductases [11] all of which are potentially involved in detoxification of carcinogens such as ...
Cruciferous vegetables—broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage—are rich in phytonutrients crucial for reducing inflammation and the risk of cancer. They also contain magnesium, folate ...
Ascorbate is a known cofactor of myrosinase, serving as a base catalyst in glucosinolate hydrolysis. [1] [7] For example, myrosinase isolated from daikon (Raphanus sativus) demonstrated an increase in V max from 2.06 μmol/min per mg of protein to 280 μmol/min per mg of protein on the substrate, allyl glucosinolate (sinigrin) when in the presence of 500 μM ascorbate. [4]
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. Sulforaphane is present in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. [1]
Eating four daily servings of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale may help lower blood pressure, compared to root and squash vegetables, a new study suggests.
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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]
Like dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables are low in calories yet high in fiber, folate and vitamins C and K. Broccoli sprouts are one of Katz's top superfood recommendations.