sulforaphane
noun
sul·fo·raph·ane
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Definition of sulforaphane
: an anticarcinogenic isothiocyanate C6H11NOS2 found in cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and cauliflower) that is thought to function by stimulating the production of enzymes in the body that detoxify cancer-causing substances
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If that malfunction occurs because a patient's cells have been weakened by exposure to stressful conditions, the Swedes theorized, perhaps sulforaphane would help. — Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, "Like it or not, broccoli is good for you, research says," 30 June 2017 In the study, the scientists gave sulforaphane to obese patients , in the form of a concentrated broccoli sprout extract. — Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, "Broccoli compound could help treat type 2 diabetes," 19 June 2017 Before studying the compound in humans, Axelsson and colleagues first gave sulforaphane to animals. — Jessica Wapner, MSNBC Newsweek, "Sulforaphane, a Chemical in Broccoli, May Help Diabetics Control Blood Sugar," 15 June 2017 For those who were not obese, the sulforaphane did not have any affect. — Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, "Broccoli compound could help treat type 2 diabetes," 19 June 2017 Finally, the researchers tested sulforaphane in people. — Tracy Staedter Live Science Contributor, Fox News, "Broccoli compound could help treat type 2 diabetes," 19 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sulforaphane.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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