The Chemical Composition of Broccoli Seeds
Broccoli seeds are healthy because they contain a high amount of Sulforaphane when consumed as broccoli extract. One resource defines Sulforaphane as “A chemical made when chewing cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and broccoli sprouts. A chemical in these vegetables called glucoraphanin mixes with an enzyme in humans called myrosinase, which produces Sulforaphane.” Broccoli seeds that have not been cooked have the highest amount of bioavailable Sulforaphane possible (something that is “bioavailable” means that it can be digested and utilized by the body).
Important for human health, Sulfurophane can activate proteins that increase antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect against inflammation and the oxidative stress that causes disease and that leads to some cancers.
Broccoli Seed Extract, The World’s Best Natural Antioxidant
Think of “free radicals” as all the harmful toxins, carcinogens, and unwanted matter the body is exposed to and picks up over the years. Over time, the body collects an infinite amount of chemicals and molecules that are not good for the body. These molecules become free radicals, wreaking havoc on the body’s internal systems. That’s why it is so important to have a daily antioxidant supplement like Broccoli Seed Extract to combat the effects of free radicals.
Removing free radicals from the body is difficult, but antioxidants help. According to one source, “A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases (including heart disease and certain cancers). Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by .”
Benefits of Broccoli Extract
Broccoli extract is a nutrient-dense supplement. It is one of the best antioxidants known to man because it can effectively combat free radicals in the body. (Another way to look at free radicals is to picture them as highly reactive and unstable molecules that may react in a harmful way with various organic substances like proteins, DNA, etc.).
Some of the benefits of broccoli extract as an antioxidant include:
- It stimulates the growth of new skin cells, which keeps the skin healthy and strong.
- Broccoli extract can slow down the process of aging by cleansing the body of free radicals.
- Antioxidants like broccoli seed extract protect skin from damage, aging, harm, and pollution.
- The extract can also allow DNA to protect or repair itself and help keep ulcer-causing bacteria at bay.
- Broccoli extract can increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, which the body needs to protect itself.
- Perhaps most importantly, the extract can promote glutathione, the most prevalent intra-cellular antioxidant.
But that’s just the beginning regarding the benefits of broccoli extract. The supplement is also known to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Protect DNA from harm
- Prevent the onset of diabetes
- Ward off neurodegenerative diseases
- Support overall cardiovascular health
- Protect the body against certain cancers
- Promote a healthy gut (which in turn supports all other bodily systems)
One medical publication defined the benefits of broccoli extract by showing how the chemical composition of broccoli is uniquely situated to combat the buildup of carcinogenic material in the human body. When carcinogenic material is combatted naturally with broccoli seed extract, it is far less likely to harm the body’s internal systems and much less likely to lead to long-term disease and illness. Quoting that resource:
“Broccolis, belonging to the cruciferous family of plants, have long been known to have extensive health benefits, due especially to sulfur containing compounds that can detoxify the body. These are called ‘glucosinolates’ and they are protective agents since, among other functions, they reduce the presence of carcinogens in the body. Of immediate concern are things like cigarette smoke, alcohol, synthetic and naturally occurring carcinogens, radiation, drugs, infectious agents and so on. A less-than-ideal diet can put numerous carcinogenic substances (grilled meat, etc) into the body on a daily basis. Studies have shown that a diet including very high levels of yellow and green vegetables especially of the cruciferous family reduce the risk of developing various organ cancers. Since getting a daily supply of such vegetables is not always possible, having a daily supplement of broccoli seed extract is clearly very important.”
Be as Healthy as You Can Be with Immune Solution’s 100% Natural Broccoli Seed Extract
So many nutritious benefits from vegetables are lost or severely reduced during cooking. While Immune Solution’s 100% Natural Broccoli Seed Extract is not a replacement for one’s required daily vegetables, this product does help people get the critical nutrition they need in an easy-to-use and side-effect-free nutritional supplement.
Broccoli Seed Extract is an excellent first step into health and nutrition. It’s a good way to begin one’s adventure of becoming informed about nutrition and taking responsibility for their health. As always, Immune Solution is here to help, so feel free to contact us or call Jackie Page at 727-768-4688.
Here’s to health supplements that help our bodies look and feel healthy!
-Ren Brabenec
Immune Solution Staff Writer
Sources:
NHS. “Cancer: Overview.” National Health Service, 2022. NHS.uk
WebMD. “Sulforaphane – Uses, Side Effects, and More.” WebMD, 2024. webmd.com
BHC. “Antioxidants.” Better Health Channel, 2024. betterhealth.vic.gov.au
