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Normal inflammatory signaling

Inflammation is a normal defense response. Researchers track it with blood markers such as IL-6 and C-reactive protein.

Compounds studied

Sulforaphane

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Human research

Human interventionBiomarker

30 g a day of fresh raw broccoli sprouts for 10 weeks lowered IL-6 and C-reactive protein in overweight adults.

Population: Healthy overweight adults
Participants: 40
Amount studied: 30 g fresh raw broccoli sprouts, daily
Duration: 10 weeks
Form: Fresh raw broccoli sprouts
Measured: Inflammation markers IL-6 and C-reactive protein

Keep in mind: Compared the same people during and after the sprout phase, with no separate placebo group. Healthy overweight adults only.

López-Chillón MT et al. · Clinical Nutrition, 2018 · View study

Keep in mind

Changes in inflammation markers are biomarker results, not proof of a change in disease risk.

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