The health benefits of sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is a natural plant compound which is found in many cruciferous vegetables especially
when they are eaten raw.
This has some amazing healthy benefits for the human body, especially when it comes to
detoxification.
It can be found in vegetables like broccoli, radish, bok choy, kale, kohlrabi, cauliflower
and cress, but is most concentrated in broccoli sprouts.
In today's video we will highlight the many health benefits of sulforaphane for the human
body.
1. Liver Health Sulfur is the most important mineral which
is used by the liver to remove harmful toxins from your body. Sulforaphane is rich in sulfur
and this supports phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification in the liver. This is a natural process where
the liver breaks down and gets rid of harmful chemicals from the environment like pollutants,
pesticides, heavy metals and alcohol.
2. Anti-Cancer Scientific studies show that sulforaphane
can help to prevent prostate and breast cancer, especially as we get older. It activates many
natural mechanisms within the cell sof the body that prevent cancer cells from forming,
also known as carcinogenesis. It helps to protect the small cellular energy factories
called mitochondria to stay healthy by reduce the effects of free radicals.
3. Anti-Inflammatory Sulforaphane has been shown to reduce inflammation
in the body as it is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants like this reduce the effects
of free radicals and protect the body from many different health problems such as autoimmune
diseases, arthritis and leaky gut.
4. Heart Health As sulforaphane reduces inflammation it can
also protect the heart and cardiovascular system. Inflammation in the arteries leads
to plaquing and clogging, however this compound keeps these passages clear, so that blood
can flow freely. Vegetables in the brassica family like cabbage have also been shown to
reduce high blood pressure.
5. Brain Health With a healthy liver, and a fully functioning
heart you get more oxygen flowing through the body. This supplies the brain cells with
important energy and protection against damage with age. Studies show that sulforaphane can
help to protect the brain from dementia and stroke. It may also improve conditions like
autism, traumatic brain injuries and by triggering cytoprotective enzymes.
6. Diabetes If you suffer with diabetes you should consider
getting more sulforaphane into your diet. The best source of this is broccoli sprouts
and radishes. The compound is a potent antioxidant which helps the body to regulate its blood
sugar levels. It helps the cells to accept more insulin which also gets more nutrition
into your cells.
7. Skin Protection You can also take a daily supplement of sulforaphane
in pill form which has been naturally extracted from plants. Studies show that this can help
to protect your skin from UV radiation. As it is a potent antioxidant it also fights
the effects of aging by protecting your collagen and fighting free radicals.
8. H. Pylori Over 50 percent of people are infected with
a bacteria helicobacter pylori. This bacteria causes damage to the stomach lining and can
cause gastritis and gastric cancer. Although sulforaphane does not destroy this bacteria,
it has been shown to activate certain enzymes which protect the stomach cells from being
damaged.
9. Breathing Broccoli sprout extract is a rich source of
sulforaphane and has been used to reduce inflammation in the lungs for people who exposed to diesel
exhaust fumes. The chemical may also help those with asthma or COPD, as it helps to
prevent bacterial infections in the lungs.
10. Hormone Balance The body absorbs many dangerous toxins from
the environment like pesticides, heavy metals and pollutants. These are called endocrine
disrupters which puts the hormones out of balance, and are very dangerous for your health.
Sulforaphane rich foods like broccoli sprouts help to detoxify these chemicals from the
liver, therefore helping to balance hormones like estrogen and thyroid hormones.
As you can see sulforaphane has some excellent health benefits for the human body, and continues
to be researched by scientists for its potential.
You can purchase sulforaphane in a concentrated capsule form, get it from eating cruciferous
vegetables or purchase broccoli sprout extract.
Broccoli sprouts are the young seedlings which come from germinated broccoli seeds. These
are easy to grow at home and take around 3-4 days to sprout.
We recommend throwing these into delicious salads each day to support a healthy liver
and immune system.
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see our other videos.
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