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As A Powerful Antioxidant: Can Glucoraphanin Be Used To Treat Cancer?

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  What is Glucoraphanin? Glucoraphanin  is a glucosinolate found in broccoli, cauliflower, and mustard. Glucoraphanin is converted to sulforaphane by the enzyme myrosinase. In plants, sulforaphane deters insect predators and acts as a selective antibiotic. In humans, sulforaphane has been studied for its potential effects in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. As a powerful and long-lasting antioxidant, glucoraphanin was found primarily in broccoli. However, the amount varies tremendously from one broccoli plant to another with no way for consumers to tell how much glucoraphanin is in the broccoli they buy. It has also been shown that this phytonutrient is present in much higher concentrations in the broccoli seeds and 3-day old broccoli sprouts. Also, glucoraphanin belongs to a category of compounds called glucosinolates which are naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. Glucosinolates are enzymatically converted into isothiocyanates, which are active in the body...

What Anti-aging And Whitening Effects Does Glutathione Have?

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  What is Glutathione? Glutathione  is a tripeptide compound consisting of glutamic acid attached via its side chain to the N-terminus of cysteinylglycine. It has a role as a skin lightening agent, a human metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a mouse metabolite, an antioxidant and a cofactor. It is a tripeptide, a thiol and a L-cysteine derivative. It is a conjugate acid of a glutathionate(1-). Glutathione is thought to offer antioxidant effects, as well as stimulate the immune system. Proponents claim that glutathione supplements can help treat and prevent a number of health conditions. In addition, glutathione is purported to reverse the aging process, prevent cancer, and preserve memory. Glutathione powder help to whiten skin. Glutathione skin whitening works by interrupting melanin synthesis. Melanin is the substance that gives the skin its color, so it follows that by preventing melanin from developing, Glutathione powder whitening brings the skin back to its pures...