However, given the desirability of isothiocyanates from a cancer - preventing perspective, plus the unlikelihood of unwanted thyroid impacts from consumption of fresh cruciferous vegetables in everyday serving sizes, the cooking of cruciferous vegetables for the sole and exclusive purpose of
lowering isothiocyanate content does not seem backed by sound research.
Not exact matches
The
Isothiocyanates made from glucosinolates in kale play a primary role in kale's ability to
lower the risk of many cancers, as well as indole -3-carbinol, which boosts DNA repair in cells and may block the growth of cancer cells.
Once converted into other molecules called
isothiocyanates, the glucosinolates have an eye - opening track record in
lowering the risk of certain cancers.
Each of these glucosinolates can be converted into a corresponding
isothiocyanate (ITC) that can help
lower our cancer risk by supporting our body's detox and anti-inflammatory systems.
When glucosinolates from cruciferous vegetables reach the
lower intestine (colon) intact, colonic bacteria often proceed to convert the glucosinolates into other compounds, including
isothiocyanates.
Isothiocyanates (ITCs) made from glucosinolates in kale play a primary role in achieving these risk -
lowering benefits.»