Category Archives: Isothiocyanates

Isothiocyanates as Natural Fungicides

A number of phytochemicals synthesised by plants have important roles in pathogen defence. Many of these phytochemicals have been shown to be bioavailable in humans which means they may also play important roles in human health. Glucosinolates are a group … Continue reading

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Vitamin C and Isothiocyanate Concentrations in Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a Brassica family vegetable. Watercress is rich in antioxidants which may explain its health effects. For example, studies show that the leaves of watercress contain 43 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh leaves. … Continue reading

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Glucosinolates in Brassica rapa (Turnips)

Turnips (Brassica rapa) are a member of the Brassica family of plants. As with all Brassica plants, turnips are high in glucosinolates. Turnip greens are particularly rich in glucosinolates, and this contributes significantly to their bitterness. Glucosinolates can be grouped … Continue reading

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Can Broccoli Protect the Liver?

Non-alcoholic liver disease is a condition that is pathologically identical to alcoholic fatty liver disease. Both of these diseases have a similar aetiology, although non-alcoholic fatty liver disease results from an overconsumption of fructose, whereas alcoholic fatty liver disease results … Continue reading

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The Nutritional Content of Broccoli

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Brassica Isothiocyanates

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Water Cress: The Forgotten Brassica Vegetable

Watercress is a semi-aquatic plant with alternate toothed leaves and small white flowers (figure 1). The watercress plant is native to Western and central Europe, and can be found in the United Kingdom growing in streams and ditches. The popularity … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts as a Source of Glucosinolates

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For How Long Should You Cook Broccoli?

roccoli and other cruciferous vegetables of the Brassica family such as radishes, rape seed, water cress, kale, sprouts, turnips and cauliflower contain glucosinolates. Metabolites of glucosinolates, the isothiocyanates, are implicated in protection from cancer because they induce phase II detoxification … Continue reading

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How Do Plant Foods Prevent Cancer?

arcinogenesis is an incredibly complex process and the exact aetiology is not fully understood. Mainstream medicine has failed to make any progress at reducing cancer rates because the paradigm adopted by the pharmaceutical companies is one that seeks maximum profit … Continue reading

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