Sulforaphane and its byproducts may protect against bladder cancer | Jed Fahey

Posted on December 4th 2020 (over 4 years)

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Broccoli sprouts are concentrated sources of sulforaphane, a type of isothiocyanate. Damaging broccoli sprouts – when chewing, chopping, or freezing – triggers an enzymatic reaction in the tiny plants that produces sulforaphane.

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The bladder serves as a reservoir for byproducts of sulforaphane metabolism, including a variety of glutathione-derived conjugates. These antioxidant compounds eventually end up in the urine, which is temporarily stored in the bladder prior to elimination, providing a unique environment in which to study the effects of sulforaphane and its metabolic byproducts on bladder tissue. Although human trials are lacking, some animal research suggests that sulforaphane and its byproducts protect against bladder cancer. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey discusses the effects of urinary excretion of sulforaphane byproducts.

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