date:Aug 29, 2013
hich prior research has suggested may help type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The broccoli compound sulforaphane in hyperglycemic and oxidative conditions can activate the NF-E2-related factor-2 (Nrf2)-dependent antioxidant response-signaling pathway, induces phase 2 enzymes,attenuates oxidative stress, and inactivates nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-B), a key modulator ofinflammatory pathways, the authors state in their report published in Journal of medicinal Food.
Importantly as the authors state, sulfor