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Sulforaphane (Broccoli Sprouts) Protocol

nutrition · medium · 5 minutes consumption, 3-4x weekly (plus sprouting maintenance)

What is Sulforaphane (Broccoli Sprouts) Protocol?

Consume 2-4 oz of fresh broccoli sprouts (containing 50-100x more glucoraphanin than mature broccoli) to activate the NRF2 pathway, which upregulates hundreds of antioxidant and detoxification genes. NRF2 activation neutralizes free radicals continuously for up to 72 hours per dose.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do Sulforaphane (Broccoli Sprouts) Protocol?

  1. 1.Grow broccoli sprouts at home: soak seeds overnight, rinse 2x daily for 3-5 days until sprouted
  2. 2.Consume 2-4 oz (60-113g) blended in a smoothie, 3-4 times per week as Rhonda Patrick recommends
  3. 3.Chop, chew, or blend thoroughly to activate myrosinase enzyme which converts glucoraphanin to sulforaphane
  4. 4.If using cooked broccoli instead, add mustard seed powder to restore myrosinase activity (4x increase)
  5. 5.For supplements: choose products containing BOTH glucoraphanin AND myrosinase (e.g., Avmacol)

How long does it take?

5 minutes consumption, 3-4x weekly (plus sprouting maintenance).

Is it hard to start?

medium.

Source: Rhonda Patrick PhD (FoundMyFitness), Jed Fahey ScD (Johns Hopkins), Paul Talalay MD research
nrf2 · detoxification · antioxidant · cancer-prevention · sprouts · sulforaphane
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