Science Behind
Dalhousie Research indicates that GoMicro contains approximately 1.5 times more sulforaphane than mature broccoli.
Why Micro Broccoli?
Scientific research has shown that broccoli sprouts can contain 10 to 100 times higher levels of sulforaphane than mature broccoli. Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring plant compound that has been widely studied for its unique biological properties, particularly its role in supporting the body’s natural detox pathways. Because of this, broccoli microgreens have been a key focus in nutrition and health research for decades.
(Source: National Library of Medicine)
Broccoli’s Cancer-Fighting Compounds: The Science Behind Your Health
Broccoli contains a group of naturally occurring plant compounds that have been widely studied for their role in supporting human health. Among them, sulforaphane is one of the most researched phytochemicals, known for activating the body’s natural detoxification and antioxidant systems.
(Source: Health Council Canada)
Why Food as Medicine Starts with Micro Broccoli
“When you research anything today, what you should eat to avoid cancer, the No. 1 item is broccoli. After that, it’s micro broccoli because it comes in much higher doses, a higher content of sulforaphane.”— Gregg Curwin, Founder | The Chronicle Herald, Jan 12, 2026
Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Chronic Disease Research
Subsequent studies in the 2000s revealed that sulforaphane plays a significant role in reducing inflammation by downregulating key inflammatory pathways, including NF-κB, COX-2, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. These findings expanded sulforaphane’s relevance beyond cancer prevention to broader applications in immune and metabolic health.
Anticancer Activity of Sulforaphane: What the Science Shows
Sulforaphane as a bioactive compound in cancer prevention. Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. Extensive scientific research has shown that sulforaphane exerts anticancer and antioxidant effects by regulating key cellular pathways involved in cell cycle control, apoptosis, and oxidative stress response.
(Source: Anticancer Activity of Sulforaphane: The Epigenetic Mechanisms and the Nrf2 Signaling Pathway Published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2018)