Sulforaphane is a type of isothiocyanate compound. Isothiocyanates are derived from a wide variety of cruciferous vegetables and moringa, a tropical plant. Very few of these plants contain glucoraphanin, however, the necessary precursor to sulforaphane. The highest quantities of glucoraphanin are found in broccoli, especially broccoli sprouts. Related vegetables, like broccoli rabe, cauliflower, and others have negligible amounts. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey enumerates the vegetables in which sulforaphane is found.
Watch the full Q&A here:
Original episode posted November 24th, 2020.
🥦 #Sulforaphane #nutrition #isothiocyanates 🥦
About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.
It is Dr. Patrick’s goal to challenge the status quo and encourage the wider public to think about health and longevity using a proactive, preventative approach.
Learn more about Dr. Rhonda Patrick and her mission for FoundMyFitness at www.foundmyfitness.com
