sulforaphane

chemical compound

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Sulforaphane is an anticarcinogenic isothiocyanate, a type of organosulfur compound, found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. Its chemical formula is C₆H₁₁NOS₂. It is believed to work by stimulating the body's production of enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing substances. The term "sulforaphane" was first used in 1992. Organosulfur compounds, like sulforaphane, are a diverse group of chemicals containing sulfur.12

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…isolated from natural sources, including sulforaphane (CH₃S(O)(CH₂)₄NCS) from broccoli, reported to inhibit tumor growth, and zwiebelanes from onion extracts. DMSO is widely found at levels of three parts per million (ppm) or less and is a common component of natural waters, including seawater. Along with dimethyl sulfone, DMSO may be…
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…isolated from natural sources, including sulforaphane (CH₃S(O)(CH₂)₄NCS) from broccoli, reported to inhibit tumor growth, and zwiebelanes from onion extracts. DMSO is widely found at levels of three parts per million (ppm) or less and is a common component of natural waters, including seawater. Along with dimethyl sulfone, DMSO may be…
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