Breaking Medical News: Cruciferous Compound May Prevent Respiratory Inflammation

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This came in today, and gives us extra reasons to enjoy these wonderful

vegetables!

 

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Cruciferous Compound May Prevent Respiratory Inflammation

 

Sulforaphane, found in cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, cabbage,

cauliflower, kale, and collards, may help reduce the risk of respiratory

inflammation that leads to chronic diseases such as asthma and chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study from the University of

California, Los Angeles. Study participants received escalating oral dosages of

broccoli sprouts. Researchers found that those at the highest dose had up to

three times as many antioxidant enzymes in their upper airway cells compared to

baseline. No effect was seen in the placebo group. These protective antioxidant

enzymes help fight against common environmental pollutants.

 

Riedl MA, Saxon A, Diaz-Sanchez D. Oral sulforaphane increases Phase II

antioxidant enzymes in the human upper airway. Clin Immunol. 2009;130:244-251.

 

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