topicBroccoli Sprout Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimBrassicaceae 1 2 Glucosinolates (GSLs) are a diverse group of β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulphate secondary metabolites predominantly found in cruciferous vegetables (family), such as kale, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, and mustards.
evidence level3
citationNarra Federica (2025)
sourceBioavailability, Human Metabolism, and Dietary Interventions of Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates: Critical Insights and Future Perspectives
topicBroccoli Sprout Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimTable 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 The primary and most abundant GSL found in plants is glucoraphanin (GR), which is derived from methionine.
evidence level3
citationNarra Federica (2025)
sourceBioavailability, Human Metabolism, and Dietary Interventions of Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates: Critical Insights and Future Perspectives
topicBroccoli Sprout Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimSFN is well known for activating the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway, leading to increased cellular glutathione (GSH) levels and the induction of antioxidant enzymes [,].
evidence level3
citationNarra Federica (2025)
sourceBioavailability, Human Metabolism, and Dietary Interventions of Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates: Critical Insights and Future Perspectives
topicBroccoli Sprout Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimThese compounds are produced by plants in the order Brassicales and in some species of Malpighiales, which is an example of parallel evolution [].
evidence level3
citationNarra Federica (2025)
sourceBioavailability, Human Metabolism, and Dietary Interventions of Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates: Critical Insights and Future Perspectives
topicBroccoli Sprout Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimBioactive Compounds from Cruciferous Vegetables as a Therapeutic Option for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
evidence level4
citationBioactive Compounds from Cruciferous Vegetables as a Therapeutic Option for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases (2026)
sourceBioactive Compounds from Cruciferous Vegetables as a Therapeutic Option for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases