sulforaphane
Type: molecule Systems Analogy
A harmless simulated smoke alarm that triggers municipal fire crews to run comprehensive safety inspections.
An organosulfur compound found in cruciferous vegetables that acts as a potent indirect antioxidant by inducing the Nrf2 cellular defense pathway.
Scientific Sources & Verbatim Definitions
- Empirical StudyFahey JW, et al. Broccoli sprouts: an exceptionally rich source of phase 2 enzyme inducers. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1997;94(19):10367-10372. ↗
"Sulforaphane is a potent dietary activator of phase II protective genes."