THE SCIENCE
With the increase in interest around sulforaphene and all its natural benefits, it is essential to make sure that there is scientific evidence and research to back it up. Here is some interesting information about this very beneficial bioactive molecule found in daikon radish seeds.
SULFORAPHENE – HIGH BIOAVAILABILITY
Plant bioactives and polyphenols are often referred to as antioxidants, like those found in green tea, berries, grapes, turmeric and milk thistle. Most are large molecules with a low bioavailability, which means they are not easily absorbed into cells and therefore less beneficial to the body. However, sulforaphene is a smaller molecule. This makes it easier to enter cells in amounts that can actually benefit the body.
SULFORAPHENE VS SULFORAPHANE
Research around sulforaphene (SFE) and sulforaphane (SFA) has grown exponentially over the past few years due to their incredible health benefits.
Sulforaphene is released from radish plants and sulforaphane can be released from broccoli plants under certain conditions. They are very similar molecules with very similar properties.
Sulforaphane from broccoli will not release any bioactive without the presence of additional myrosinase enzyme. Sulforaphene, from radish, however, is a slightly different molecule and does not need additional myrosinase enzyme.
The main problem with finding a suitable product and getting it to market is how to ensure enough bioactive is released. Unfortunately processing and heat will destroy it.
Powr Nutrients daikon radish seeds have been freeze-dried and blended to retain the highest amount of bioactive molecules.
An independent laboratory test was conducted by Laboratoires Agrobio, part of the Qualtech Groupe. The analysis report showed that:
0.6 g (¼ tsp) will yield 8.6 mg of sulforaphene.
Recommended servings: 0.6 g (¼ tsp) twice a day added to your meals. Each box includes a ¼ teaspoon scoop for your convenience.
Click to view the full analysis.
References:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13765-020-00561-7 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115002725
MORE RESEARCH
See below for more links to articles and research about sulforaphene, sulforaphane and the benefits on the body.
1. Are radishes better than broccoli? Sulforaphene, released from radishes, has shown greater anti-cancer effects than sulforaphane, which is released from broccoli. See the links to the benefits of both sulforaphene and sulforaphane: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13765-020-00561-7 and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115002725
2. Sulforaphene, an isothiocyanate present in radish plants, inhibits proliferation of human breast cancer cells: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711317300478
3. Antiproliferation effect of sulforaphene isolated from radish (Raphanus sativus L.) seeds on A549 cells: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13765-020-00561-7
4. Sulforaphene and sulforaphane in commonly consumed cruciferous plants contributed to antiproliferation in HCT116 colon cancer cells: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115002725
5. Examination of the differences between sulforaphane and sulforaphene in colon cancer: A study based on next generation sequencing: https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ol.2021.12951
6. More relevant articles:
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=sulforaphene&btnG=
