sulforaphane
Type: molecule- Systems Analogy A plant compound that turns on your body's natural antioxidant defense system.
- Formal Definition An organosulfur compound found in cruciferous vegetables that acts as a potent indirect antioxidant by inducing the Nrf2 cellular defense pathway.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsPhytochemical Regulation of Aging Pathways
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Fahey 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."