September 2015 PMID 26401074

Broccoli sprout extract induces detoxification-related gene expression and attenuates acute liver injury.

Kazutaka Yoshida, Yusuke Ushida, Tomoko Ishijima, Hiroyuki Suganuma, Takahiro Inakuma, Nobuhiro Yajima, Keiko Abe, Yuji Nakai

Mentions

10
Peak: 1 in Apr 2017
across 4 sources since Apr 2017

Extended reach

25,666
potential audience

Total likes

8

Video views

39

Mentions per month

Apr 2017 – Mar 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced curiosity about the article's claim that broccoli sprout extract enhances detoxification, with examples including questioning whether sulforaphane actually slows the liver or promotes detox. The tone oscillates between cautious interest and skepticism, especially with comments like 'zero miracles' and requests for additional evidence, indicating that while the study is noteworthy, its real-world impact remains debatable.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's positive findings about broccoli sprout extract, with some skepticism about overselling its benefits.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, particularly when questioning specific effects like sulforaphane's role in liver health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments show some depth, referencing scientific concepts like detoxification pathways and gene expression, but lack detailed critique or expansion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a potential influence on health beliefs, though mostly grounded in personal skepticism or curiosity rather than decisive evidence.

Abstract in brief

  • This study aimed to explore how broccoli sprout extract (BSEx) affects liver gene expression and can alleviate acute liver injury in rats.
  • Rats were divided into groups to compare the effects of normal diet versus a diet supplemented with BSEx, and those subjected to liver injury models using acetaminophen or D-galactosamine.
  • Results showed that BSEx increased the expression of detoxification-related genes and significantly reduced liver injury markers (AST and ALT levels) and enhanced protective factors like glutathione levels and GST activity.

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Lutty Shima
@luttyshimanutri · X

@Eugenio_Fisio @brenodaempada Como disse, sempre vai ter um estudo comprovando alguma coisa hahaha mas zero milagres. YOSHIDA, K. et al. Broccoli sprout extract induces detoxification-related gene expression and attenuates acute liver injury.Wourld Journal Of Gastroenterology; 21(35): 10091–10103, 2015.

Jul 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 24,786 followers View post →
Inconvenient Truth
@Inc0nvientTruth · X

@HopeTipton6 @Tom_Clocks @SunWeatherMan @NutriDetect Can you show where sulforaphane slows the liver? Studies I’ve found say it enhances detoxification and provides other benefits… https://t.co/rIsXGKcZpi https://t.co/8DoTnYYkWQ If you have something showing otherwise, I'd honestly love to see it. I can go down the list and https://t.co/2Dr50b4FSD

Mar 28, 2025 · 1 like · 841 followers View post →

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Inconvenient Truth
@Inc0nvientTruth · X

@HopeTipton6 @Tom_Clocks @SunWeatherMan @NutriDetect Can you show where sulforaphane slows the liver? Studies I’ve found say it enhances detoxification and provides other benefits… https://t.co/rIsXGKcZpi https://t.co/8DoTnYYkWQ If you have something showing otherwise, I'd honestly love to see it. I can go down the list and https://t.co/2Dr50b4FSD

Mar 28, 2025 · 1 like · 841 followers View post →
Lutty Shima
@luttyshimanutri · X

@Eugenio_Fisio @brenodaempada Como disse, sempre vai ter um estudo comprovando alguma coisa hahaha mas zero milagres. YOSHIDA, K. et al. Broccoli sprout extract induces detoxification-related gene expression and attenuates acute liver injury.Wourld Journal Of Gastroenterology; 21(35): 10091–10103, 2015.

Jul 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 24,786 followers View post →