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Plasma metabolites altered by sulforaphane in humans

Creator:

Kelsey, Kimberly J., Atwell, Lauren L., Clarke, John D., Hsu, Anna, Bella, Deborah, Stevens, Jan F., Dashwood, Roderick H., Williams, David E., and Ho, Emily

Abstract:

Consuming cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli sprouts, kale, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy is associated with several health benefits, such as a decreased risk of certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain the glucosinolate, glucoraphanin (GFN). Cutting, chopping or chewing these vegetables releases the enzyme myrosinase, which transforms GFN into sulforaphane (SFN)....

Resource Type:

Poster
Characterizing the Roles of Dietary Sulforaphane in Human Health

Creator:

Atwell, Lauren Lee, 1984-

Abstract:

The consumption of cruciferous vegetables is associated with several health benefits, including cancer prevention. Many of these benefits are attributed to the phytochemical, sulforaphane (SFN), which is derived from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and broccoli sprouts. These vegetables contain glucoraphanin (GFN), SFN’s precursor, which is converted to SFN by...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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Health AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Lauren L. Atwell for the degree of