Inflammation

The science behind sulforaphane and the inflammatory response

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defence system. Researchers are exploring how sulforaphane interacts with cellular pathways involved in this response. Small human studies of broccoli sprouts have shown changes in some inflammatory markers, with further research needed.

CELLULAR DEFENCE

CELLULAR DEFENCE

INFLAMMATORY SIGNALLING

INFLAMMATORY SIGNALLING

HUMAN RESEARCH

HUMAN RESEARCH

A Closer Look at the Research

Explore selected human studies and reviews on sulforaphane, broccoli sprouts and inflammation. These studies examined sulforaphane or broccoli sprout preparations, not PurPhane. Their findings do not establish that PurPhane reduces inflammation or prevents or treats disease.

  • Broccoli Sprouts and Inflammatory Markers

    The study examined 30 g and 60 g servings of fresh broccoli sprouts. Three urinary compounds—tetranor-PGEM, 11β-PGF2α and 11-dehydro-TXB2—decreased significantly after consumption.

    The results concern selected biomarkers and do not demonstrate symptom relief or disease prevention. The study used whole sprouts, so the findings cannot be attributed to sulforaphane alone.

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  • Broccoli Sprout Powder in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Eighty-one adults were assigned to receive 5 g or 10 g of broccoli sprout powder daily, or a placebo. Sixty-three participants were included in the analysis.

    Both broccoli sprout groups showed significant reductions in hs-CRP from baseline. At the end of the trial, hs-CRP and IL-6 were lower in the 10 g group than in the placebo group. Within the broccoli sprout groups, changes in IL-6 and TNF-α were not statistically significant.

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  • Sulforaphane and Inflammatory Pathways

    The authors discuss how sulforaphane may influence antioxidant responses and inflammatory signalling. These mechanisms provide a basis for further investigation, but do not establish the clinical effects of a particular commercial product. This paper reviews existing research; it is not a new clinical trial.

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  • NRF2 and Cardiovascular Research

    The review draws heavily on laboratory and animal research to explore potential protective mechanisms. These findings do not establish that consuming PurPhane prevents cardiovascular disease or produces the same effects in humans. This paper reviews existing research; it is not a new clinical trial.

    Read the review 

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The Power of Sulforaphane

Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring plant compound found in cruciferous vegetables, particularly broccoli sprouts. It has attracted significant scientific interest because of the way it interacts with cellular pathways involved in antioxidant defence, detoxification, oxidative stress and inflammatory balance.

At GoMicro, we believe good nutrition begins with understanding what is in your food—and what the science actually says.

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