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sulforaphane

sulforaphane

1 8.9
A natural substance in vegetables like broccoli that may help protect health
  • noun
  • /sʌlˈfɔrəfeɪn/
  • Specialized
: sulforafano
  • Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a natural compound known for its cancer-fighting benefits.
  • sulforaphane in broccoli
  • the compound sulforaphane
  • sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate

I'm just shifting from broccoli and sulforaphane to lentils.

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Examples

  • I'm just shifting from broccoli and sulforaphane to lentils.

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  • So, so we're using Sulforaphane to explore this since we got our grant.

  • And the rats that were given the dose of the sulforaphane did not develop bladder cancer.

  • Sulforaphane (SFN) is an abundant bioactive isothiocyanate found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts and is an important chemopreventive agent.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Including sulforaphane in your meals can enhance your body's ability to fight against cancer.

  • Eating vegetables rich in sulforaphane, like brussels sprouts and kale, may help reduce cancer risk.

Synonyms

phytonutrient
vssulforaphane
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Natural substances in plants that help protect your health when you eat them

is a specific plant compound mainly found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli

Surface Forms

sulforaphane singular
sulforaphanes plural

Etymology

The word sulforaphane joins sulfur and the plant name Raphanus, which is the plant name for the 'radish' family. So, sulforaphane is a sulfur-containing compound from radish-family vegetables like broccoli.