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"Laboratory studies show that sulforaphane may also block an enzyme that triggers inflammation and joint pain. This is great news for those who suffer from arthritis or give their bones and joints a beating by running on hard surfaces or playing contact sports. Prolonged pressure on the joints can suppress the function of helpful phase two enzymes, but sulforaphane may regenerate and reenergize these wonderful enzymes. Your knees and elbows will thank you for eating broccoli!" - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "Researchers theorize that sulforaphane, which is abundant in broccoli, may combat heart disease and perhaps stomach ulcers by inhibiting the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Broccoli does indeed contain two phytochemicals thought to help eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin, and fend off macular degeneration (an age-related eye disease). Broccoli may help reduce inflammation and joint pain. Laboratory studies show that sulforaphane may also block an enzyme that triggers inflammation and joint pain." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Broccoli and tomatoes: Broccoli contains sulforaphane; tomatoes contain lycopene. Eaten together, they maximize each other's ability to fight cancer. Soy and tea (black or green): A diet high in soy and tea can lower the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Selenium and sulforaphane: When combined, these can have a significant effect on the genes that control cancer development. Selenium can be found in poultry, tuna, eggs and sunflower seeds. sulforaphane can be found in broccoli, cabbage and watercress. Andrew L." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Researchers have seen that the chemical sulforaphane, found in cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, stopped lung cancer cells in an animal trial, and helped kill off and stop the growth of prostate cancer cells in a test tube study on human cells. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Researchers who followed a group of older women for over ten years found that those who consumed more cruciferous vegetables had a decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Tips on Using Cauliflower SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Look for white or creamy-colored heads. They should be firm, compact, and heavy when lifted." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Several compounds in cruciferous vegetables, such as sulforaphane and other isothiocyanates, have been of interest because of their potential chemopreventive effects. Concentrations of these compounds and the metabolic derivatives of them can be measured in plasma and urine by liquid chroma-tography/mass spectrometry [18]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Broccoli is rich in sulforaphane (a member of the isothiocyanate family of phytochemicals), which stimulates enzymes in the body that detoxify carcinogens before they have a chance to damage cells in the first place. Through different mechanisms, indole-3-carbinol and crambene activate enzymes that help the body eliminate carcinogens before they can harm our genes. In Dr. Wallig's recent study, his team exposed the detoxification enzymes to both indole-3-carbinol and crambene at the same time." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "Prolonged pressure on the joints can suppress the function of helpful phase two enzymes, but sulforaphane may regenerate and reenergize these wonderful enzymes. Your knees and elbows will thank you for eating broccoli! ENJOY BROCCOLI AT ITS BEST When buying fresh broccoli, look for firm florets with a purple, dark green, or bluish hue on the top; they are likely to contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than florets with lighter green tops. Broccoli that's tinged with yellow or is limp and bendable is too old; I wouldn't recommend buying it." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Another component in broccoli, called sulforaphane, also appears to block tumor formation in animals and presumably in humans as well. Organically grown broccoli produces a much greater amount of sulforaphane than the commercially grown variety. sulforaphane is a potent inducer of phase II cellular enzyme activity, which is known to deactivate cancer-causing agents through detoxification.8 Broccoli sprouts, which taste something like alfalfa sprouts, contain up to one hundred times more sulforaphane than does broccoli itself." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"But they may not be able to escape from broccoli sprouts and their powerful disease-fighter, sulforaphane. In test-tube studies, this natural plant compound wiped out the toughest H. pylori. "We showed that Helicobacter pylori strains resistant to multiple antibiotics were killed by sulforaphane in-vitro," reports Johns Hopkins researcher Jed W. Fahey. The substance also protects your stomach in other ways. "It boosts the body's own protective enzymes," he explains, "which could have both cancer preventive and antioxidant benefits." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Inhibitors of histone deacety-lators include butyrate (formed by the bacterial fermentation of fiber in the colon), diallyl disulfide (from plants in the allium family including garlic), and sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables [12]. The fields of genetics in general and of nutrigenetics in particular are changing rapidly; numerous discoveries are leading to major shifts in our understanding of the role of genetic factors in cancer risk and of the interaction of dietary and other exposures with those genetic factors." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"ULCERS: sulforaphane in broccoli may prevent the growth of H. pylori bacteria, often attributed to causing stomach ulcers and other ailments. Even strains of bacteria that have been found resistant to antibiotics were effectively reduced in the presence of broccoli. Tips on Using Broccoli SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Look for firm stalks and compact heads that are dark green in color. • Place unwashed broccoli in an open bag in the refrigerator or in the crisper drawer. • For best taste, use the broccoli within one to two days of buying." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"We showed that Helicobacter pylori strains resistant to multiple antibiotics were killed by sulforaphane in-vitro," reports Johns Hopkins researcher Jed W. Fahey. The substance also protects your stomach in other ways. "It boosts the body's own protective enzymes," he explains, "which could have both cancer preventive and antioxidant benefits." Though more testing needs to be done, it can't hurt to nibble on some broccoli sprouts. Or try these other brassica vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. They also contain sulforaphane. Black beans." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Antimetastatic activity of sulforaphane. Life Sci. 2006 May 22; 78(26):3043-3050. Celery www.michiganceIery.com/celeryinfo.htm Belanger JT. Perillyl alcohol: applications in oncology. Altern Med Rev. 1998 Dec; 3(6):448^57. Sultana S, Ahmed S, Jahangir T, Sharma S. Inhibitory effect of celery seeds extract on chemically induced hepatocarcinogenesis: modulation of cell proliferation, metabolism and altered hepatic foci development. Cancer Lett. 2005 Apr 18;221 (1): 11-20. Tsi D, Das NP, Tan BK." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Cauliflower contains a phytochemical called sulforaphane, which helps the liver produce enzymes that block cancer-causing chemicals from damaging the body. Home Remedies Biotin, a water-soluble vitamin found in cauliflower, has been shown to control dandruff. Biotin also helps thicken nails and reduce splitting and cracking. Munching of crunchy foods such as cauliflower before bed may help stop jaw-clenching while sleeping. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Selenium and sulforaphane: When combined, these can have a significant effect on the genes that control cancer development. Selenium can be found in poultry, tuna, eggs and sunflower seeds. sulforaphane can be found in broccoli, cabbage and watercress. Andrew L. Rubman, ND, medical director, Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines, Southbury, CT. Relax! We Debunk the 7 Biggest Cancer Myths Gregory Pennock, MD, medical director, clinical research, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Orlando, FL. www. mdandersonorlando. org." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Research has found that broccoli sprouts contain the powerful cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane in far higher concentrations than those found in mature broccoli. sulforaphane is the most powerful natural chemical for stopping the growth of tumors. Reported in the May 2002 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, sulforaphane killed Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which is the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers and stomach cancers. The sulforaphane even worked when H. pylori was resistant to often used antibiotics." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"Sulforaphane (Sid-FOR-uh-FANE). sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables and in vegetable sprouts. It has been shown to reduce breast tumor formation in rats that were treated with a known carcinogen. The animals that were fed more sulphoraphane developed fewer tumors. This is what scientists refer to as a dose-related response. sulforaphane inhibits the activation of carcinogens. Scientists are very excited about sulforaphane and its potential as a chemopro-tective agent. Thymol (THIGH-mawl). Thymol is a phytochemical found in lemons, thyme, bergamot, and rosemary. It is listed in Dr." - Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D., Foods That Fight Disease: A Simple Guide to Using and Understanding Phytonutrients to Protect and Enhance Your Health (Get the book.)

"You'll find sulforaphane in brassica vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, collard greens, bok choi, and kohlrabi. Sul-foraphane also positively interacts with selenium, a mineral that vegetables absorb through the soil. Because it can be hard to know how much selenium is present in store-bought vegetables, taking a supplement along with foods high in sulforaphane may be the best way to use this synergy to your advantage. Many supplements are now available in liquid form. This delivery system has its advantages and disadvantages." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"For example, in broccoli, there's a chemical called sulforaphane, and it clearly activates stress response pathways in cells that upregulate antioxidant enzymes. Broccoli has antioxidants, but at the level you could get from your diet, they're not going to function as antioxidants." Just as with the nuclear shipyard workers, a mild toxin generates an adaptive stress response that bolsters cells. It's the same process generated by dietary restriction and exercise." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Sulforaphane suppresses angiogenesis and disrupts endothelial mitotic progression and microtubule polymerization. Vase. Pharmacol. 46, 77-84. 267. Hosono, T., Fukao, T., Ogihara, J., et al. (2005). Diallyl trisulfide suppresses the proliferation and induces apoptosis of human colon cancer cells through oxidative modification of beta-tubulin. J. Biol. Chem. 280, 41487-41493. 268. Kim, E. J., Park, S. Y., Shin, H. K., Kwon, D. Y., Surh, Y. J., and Park, J. H. (2007). Activation of caspase-8 contributes to 3,3'-diindolylmethane-induced apoptosis in colon cancer cells. J. Nutr. 137, 31-36. 269." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Chemoprevention of colonic aberrant crypt foci in Fischer rats by sulforaphane and phenethyl isothiocyanate." Carcinogenesis, 2000;21(12):2287-2291. Hecht, S.S., et al. "Effects of watercress consumption on metabolism of a tobacco-specific lung carcinogen in smokers." Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 1995;4(8):877-884. Hirose, M., et al. "Effects of arctiin on PhlP-induced mammary, colon and pancreatic carcinogenesis in female Sprague-Dawley rats and MelQx-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in male F344 rats." Cancer Lett, 2000;155(l):79-88. Jarred, R.A., et al. " - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"They include things such as sulforaphane from broccoli, resverattol from grapes, and lycopene from tomatoes. Another way of looking at phytochemicals is simply as vitamins and antioxidants in the process of being discovered. This is not necessarily a quick process. It took 50 years for Vitamin E to be declared a vitamin after it was discovered. It's Not That Simple You would think that supplementation would be pretty easy." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Some examples of this welcome trend: Broccoli extract contains a chemical called sulforaphane that may reduce UV damage by up to 37.7 percent, based on findings from a study in 2007 conducted at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This chemical stimulates the cell's own protective mechanisms to inhibit the activation of carcinogens and to suppress inflammatory responses. It also continues to support the cell's innate protective system for several days after the extract dissipates from the body." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Cancer che-mopreventive potential of sulforamate, a novel analogue of sulforaphane that induces phase 2 drug-metabolizing enzymes. Cancer Res. 57, 272-278. 218. Fahey, J. W., Zhang, Y., and Talalay, P. (1997). Broccoli sprouts: An exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 94, 10367-10372. 219. Sreerama, L., Hedge, M. W., and Sladek, N. E. (1995)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Originally, it was discovered to reduce risk of stomach cancer and stomach ulcers, but now we know this is mainly because sulforaphane is one of nature's best antibacterial compounds. As many as half of all stomach ulcers are triggered by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium. sulforaphane kills off this unpleasant bacterium, helping to keep your digestive tract healthy. sulforaphane also lessens the incidence of breast cancer in animals. Zeanxanthin: This is an antioxidant that gives corn its yellow color. It is also found in spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and peas." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.)

"Other members of the brassica family include cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale, and all are loaded with cancer-fighting substances like indoles, isothiocyanates, and sulforaphane. One of the key dietary recommendations of the American Cancer Society is to include these cruciferous vegetables in your diet on a regular basis. So mustard seeds come from veggie royalty. Other members of the same plant family include horseradish (see page 43) and cress." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"As many as half of all stomach ulcers are triggered by infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium. sulforaphane kills off this unpleasant bacterium, helping to keep your digestive tract healthy. sulforaphane also lessens the incidence of breast cancer in animals. Zeanxanthin: This is an antioxidant that gives corn its yellow color. It is also found in spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and peas. When you realize just how many active compounds there are in natural foods, the idea of separating and concentrating each nutrient and supplementing it on its own seems ridiculous." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.)

"Quick Facts: Research has focused on the* beneficial^ phytochemicals in cabbage, particularly its indole-3-carbinole (I3C), sulforaphane and indoles. These compounds help activate and stabilize the body's antioxidant and detoxification mechanisms that dismantle and eliminate cancer-producing substances helping , prevent colon cancer. , Cardamom Seeds Why: Cardamom seeds contain large amounts of oil that stimulates digestion, relieves discomfort from flatulence and counteracts acidity of the stomach." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "Foods containing sulforaphane are broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and turnips. Syndrome X (Metabolic syndrome): A combination of medical disorders that affect a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the prevalence in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population, the end result of which increases risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The causes of metabolic syndrome are extremely complex. Most patients are older, obese and have a degree of insulin resistance." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

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