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Old 11-25-2007, 03:55 AM
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Default Broccoli sprouts inactivate carcinogens

We are going to buy some broccoli seeds, having seen this

Many types of cancer cells respond well to treatments with sulforaphane by showing dramatic increases in their phase 2 enzymes. Dr Talalay comments that continuing research opens new vistas on the impact of naturally occurring antioxidants “ We know that sulforaphane raises the activities of phase 2 enzymes that inactivate carcinogens

http://www.berwickheartsupport.co.uk...i_sprouts.html

Does anyone here use these sprouts?

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I use a supplement that contains a standardized-extract of broccoli sprouts.
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