Published in the March edition of the journal Clinical Immunology, the research shows that sulforaphane, a chemical in broccoli, triggers an increase of antioxidant enzymes in the human airway that offers protection against the onslaught of free radicals that we breathe in every day in polluted air, pollen, diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke. A supercharged form of oxygen, free radicals can cause oxidative tissue damage, which leads to inflammation and respiratory conditions like asthma.1

Antioxidant enzymes are believed to protect against free radicals in polluted air, pollen, diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke that can cause oxidative tissue damage and inflammation, leading to respiratory conditions like asthma.

“We found a two- to three-fold increase in antioxidant enzymes in the nasal airway cells of study participants who had eaten a preparation of broccoli sprouts,” Dr. Marc Riedl, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA said.

“This strategy may offer protection against inflammatory processes and could lead to potential treatments for a variety of respiratory conditions.” 2

Broccoli is a major ingredient in NutriPlex Formulas’ GreenNutrients whole food supplement, not only to support the respiratory system, but also for detoxification, a supply of vitamin K (and other vitamins) and its sulfurous content, among other minerals.

Sources

1. “Broccoli May Help Protect Against Respiratory Conditions Like Asthma” ScienceDaily (Mar. 4, 2009)
2. Liu, PhD, David, “Broccoli compound may help prevent respiratory inflammation,” Mar 2, 2009

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