THE SUPERPOWERS OF SULFORAPHANE
Sulforaphane has been the subject of extensive scientific research for 30 years for its various health benefits. A growing number of published international scientific research has demonstrated the mechanisms of action of sulforaphane and related benefits.
ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT
Sulforaphane functions as an indirect antioxidant. Rather than directly neutralizing free radicals, which are known contributors to cellular aging, it activates the cell’s own protective mechanisms.
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Kubo et al., 2017 : “Sulforaphane reactivates cellular antioxidant defense by inducing Nrf2/ARE/Prdx6 activity during aging and oxidative stress” in vitro Link
Alrawaiq et al., 2023 : “ Effect of Administration of an Equal Dose of Selected Dietary Chemicals on Nrf2 Nuclear Translocation in the Mouse Liver” in vivo Link
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY
Sulforaphane aids in eliminating compounds that could cause inflammation. It regulates the function of the transcription factor NFkB, which is involved in activating genes that promote inflammation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that sulforaphane effectively lowers inflammation indicators like C-reactive protein and IL-6. These markers are recognized for their substantial impact on general health, energy, and cognitive abilities.
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Ahmed SM, Luo L, Namani A, Wang XJ, Tang X. Nrf2 signaling pathway: Pivotal roles in inflammation. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2017 Feb;1863(2):585-597. doi: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2016.11.005. Epub 2016 Nov 4. PMID: 27825853. Link
Ruhee RT, Suzuki K. The Integrative Role of Sulforaphane in Preventing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Fatigue: A Review of a Potential Protective Phytochemical. Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Jun 13;9(6):521. doi: 10.3390/antiox9060521. PMID: 32545803; PMCID: PMC7346151. Link
CELLULAR PROTECTION
Sulforaphane is known to play a role in altering gene activity. It blocks histone deacetylases (HDAC), an enzyme that controls gene expression, enabling the activation of genes that regulate cell growth and thereby restoring normal cell function.
Autophagy is a natural process in the body where cells break down and remove their damaged components, paving the way for the creation of new cells. While fasting is often cited as a key promoter of autophagy due to its health benefits, sulforaphane has also been recognized for its ability to encourage this cellular cleanup process. This means that sulforaphane can stimulate autophagy independently of fasting, helping the body to rejuvenate and maintain healthy cells.
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Kaufman-Szymczyk A, Majewski G, Lubecka-Pietruszewska K, Fabianowska-Majewska K. The Role of Sulforaphane in Epigenetic Mechanisms, Including Interdependence between Histone Modification and DNA Methylation. Int J Mol Sci. 2015 Dec 12;16(12):29732-43. doi: 10.3390/ijms161226195. PMID: 26703571; PMCID: PMC4691138. Link
CARES FOR THE FIRST SIGNS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL AGEING OF THE PROSTATE
Prostaphane® contributes to proper prostate function. Sulforaphane appears to be one of the most powerful natural substances that can contribute to proper prostate function.
Sulforaphane has been consistently demonstrated to enhance the activity of Phase 2 detoxification enzymes. These enzymes play a crucial role in helping the body remove carcinogens and various toxins, including those present in pesticides. Benzene, a common toxin found in car exhaust and second-hand smoke, is among the harmful substances that we are frequently exposed to.
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Shivendra V. Singh, Sanjay K. Srivastava, Sunga Choi, Karen L. Lew, Jedrzej Antosiewicz, Dong Xiao, Yan Zeng, Simon C. Watkins, Candace S. Johnson, Donald L. Trump, Yong J. Lee, Hui Xiao, Anna Herman-Antosiewicz,
Sulforaphane-induced Cell Death in Human Prostate Cancer Cells Is Initiated by Reactive Oxygen Species*, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Volume 280, Issue 20,
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Livingstone TL, Saha S, Bernuzzi F, Savva GM, Troncoso-Rey P, Traka MH, Mills RD, Ball RY, Mithen RF. Accumulation of Sulforaphane and Alliin in Human Prostate Tissue. Nutrients. 2022 Aug 10;14(16):3263. doi: 10.3390/nu14163263. PMID: 36014767; PMCID: PMC9415180. Link