Data from the UK’s University of Reading suggests that sulforaphane may protect against nerve cell injury which is relevant to the cause of Parkinson’s disease.

Data from the UK’s University of Reading suggests that sulforaphane may protect against nerve cell injury which is relevant to the cause of Parkinson’s disease. This study was just published Feb 17, 2010 in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research journal.
See abstract below.
1. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2010 Feb 17. [Epub ahead of [...]

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Arthritis and Rheumatism Journal (1/2010) published a study which suggests that sulforaphane may offer a possible treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

A study from the Catholic University of Korea in Seoul suggests that the sulforaphane may offer a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of chronic autoimmune arthritis.
The antiarthritic and immune regulatory effects of SFN, which were confirmed in vivo, suggest that sulforaphane may offer a possible treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Citation:
Kong JS, Yoo SA, [...]

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World Cancer Day focuses on prevention

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 12 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year; however, approximately two out of five cancers are potentially preventable.
This year, the WHO is acknowledging World Cancer Day (February 4) by promoting ways to ease the global burden of cancer. This year’s theme [...]

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Start your day in a healthy way! Add BroccoSprouts to your bagel and cream cheese.

So, all of the other New Year’s Resolutions may have gone by the wayside, but simply adding an ounce (1/2 cup) of BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts to your breakfast (or lunch or dinner) is an easy, positive change you can make.
And remember, not all broccoli sprouts are alike. Dr. Paul Talalay and his colleagues at Johns [...]

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