Q&A with Dr. Jed Fahey on Sulforaphane, Moringa and Chemoprotection [An authoritative discussion!]

Summary

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jed Fahey and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the benefits, safety, and consumption of sulforaphane, a plant compound found in broccoli sprouts. Dr. Fahey, who has spent over two decades researching sulforaphane, explains that sulforaphane has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, and is a good source of glucoraphanin, which is converted to sulforaphane in the body. However, not all cruciferous vegetables contain glucoraphanin. The hosts discuss various ways to increase the bioavailability of sulforaphane, including eating broccoli sprouts, adding ground mustard seed or daikon Japanese radish to cooked vegetables, and taking supplements regularly. They also highlight the role of sulforaphane in activating the body's detoxification pathways and increasing the production of glutathione, the body's most predominant detoxification mechanism.

The speakers also discuss the potential benefits of sulforaphane in treating neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases, such as Alzheimer's and autism. However, caution is advised in cases where people have been diagnosed with cancer. They recommend consuming broccoli sprouts in moderation and provide additional resources, including a 15-page sprouting guide, information about the Chemo Protection Center website, and recommendations for reliable brands of sulforaphane supplements. They also discuss the potential risks of consuming too much erucic acid, which broccoli seeds are high in. Lastly, the podcast touches on the quality and supply chain of dried moringa leaves and their isothiocyanate content, and briefly discusses the only product they know of which reliably contains stabilized sulforaphane, called Prostaphane.