Our latest Newsletter is now out. Among the news, updates, and research you’ll read about:
- Our latest autism research
- How we’re using two generous grants to help the Cullman Center grow
- An exciting new article from our friend Dr. Rhonda
Posts Categorized: Fruits and Vegetables
Our recent autism biomarkers paper selected for Open Access
Our recent review paper on autism biomarkers was recently selected for open access, thus entitling anyone in the world to read it without special (and costly) journal subscriptions. Access here if you’re interested.
More Exciting Clinical Work on Broccoli Sprouts and Inflammation
Reducing inflammation may improve the health of overweight people by reducing inflammation and thus reducing the multitude of side-effects that go along with that inflammation. Incorporating broccoli sprouts or supplements rich in their biologically active phytochemicals into a regular diet
New Study from Korea: Sulforaphane Has Positive Effects in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Sulforaphane, was isolated by us from broccoli and broccoli sprouts many years ago. It was developed by us and many others around the world as a chemoprotective phytochemical — a compound from plants that is not required for life (like
Autism, Broccoli, & Urine!
We partnered with psychiatry and autism experts at the University of California, San Francisco, and industry experts, to treat children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They were
Exciting News for the Spring
Much has happened since we last posted an update:
At least 4 new papers were published by members of the CCC:
- Dr. Dinkova-Kostova was a co-author of a very exciting paper in Nature that describes a Krebs cycle derivative that
“Indirect Antioxidant” Defined
Over the years many people have asked what we mean when we call sulforaphane an “indirect antioxidant”. We have just posted a FAQ entry that we hope helps to answer that question. Here is our answer:
Q: You and others
Dr. Fahey Talks about Sulforaphane on a New Podcast
Last week, Dr. Fahey talked about sulforaphane on SmartDrugSmarts, in the central half hour of this 44 minute podcast.
The Bioavailability of Nutritional Supplements Rich in Sulforaphane
We have a new paper that was just published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. In it we discuss the fact that sulforaphane (SF) from broccoli sprouts must be stabilized for use in nutritional supplements. We present
Release of new Webinar and Podcast on Isothiocyanates, Nrf2, Moringa & Sulforaphane Supplementation
Jed Fahey, Sc.D. on Isothiocyanates, the Nrf2 Pathway, Moringa & Sulforaphane Supplementation
Released Jan 06, 2017
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Listen to the Podcast (available
Follow-up on the webinar/podcast with new FAQ page on this website
In response to the many questions we’ve received as follow-up to Dr. Fahey’s interview with Rhonda Patrick (FoundMyFitness.com), we have added a page with FAQs to this website, that we hope will answer some of the more commonly
Chemoprotection Center’s work on Moringa featured
The Chemoprotection Center was featured in an article about Moringa, in the Johns Hopkins Magazine (The Hub). Their work on Moringa and the concept of “superfoods” are discussed. Dr. Fahey is quoted as saying, “Those who could benefit most
An update on links between obesity and cancer
Diet and Cancer: Yet Another Connection
Incidence of obesity has reached an all-time high in the United States and continues to rise. In addition to the well known dangers of obesity—hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol—obesity changes the body on the
The Cullman Center Weighs in on Moringa Leaf Protein
The New Yorker highlights our work with the Moringa tree
On June 27 2016, The New Yorker magazine published an article that discusses research we are doing with a collaborator in Mexico on the tropical Moringa tree:
Meet the Moringa Tree, An Overqualified, Underachieving Superfood
Moringa oleifera, the most
Is the vitamin and phytochemical content of fruit declining?
Graduate student Eleanore Alexander, and the Chemoprotection Center’s Dr. Fahey recently were invited to prepare a commentary on current fruit breeding practices. In it, they suggest that “To reverse the trend of decreasing vitamin and phytochemical content, consumers must
. . . wheatgrass is not a superfood
The Center’s Dr. Fahey was recently quoted in an article in Modern Farmer that attempts to dethrone wheatgrass as a miracle-food or super-food. Says he: “I am unaware of any credible scientific evidence that consuming wheatgrass or wheatgrass juice is