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Sulforaphane

Other studied for nrf2 antioxidant activation, detoxification support, cellular defense. How it works, the dose and timing studied, what it interacts with, and the research behind the grade.

Grade B evidence moderate: promising but smaller or mixed human trials Also known as Broccoli sprout extract, glucoraphanin
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Best for Nrf2 antioxidant activation, Detoxification support, Cellular defense
Typical dose ~10–40 mg sulforaphane equivalent (often from broccoli sprout extract)
Timing Any time; products with active myrosinase improve conversion
Category Other
How it works

What it is and the mechanism

An isothiocyanate from cruciferous vegetables that activates the Nrf2 pathway, upregulating the body’s own antioxidant and phase II detoxification enzymes. Stable as the precursor glucoraphanin plus myrosinase.

Dose and timing

When and how much to take

The dose below reflects the range used in published research. Match the form alongside the milligrams. Set your own wake and bed times to map the timing onto your day.

Timing visualizer

When to take Sulforaphane

Dose: ~10–40 mg sulforaphane equivalent (often from broccoli sprout extract). Set your own wake and bed times to map the guidance onto your day.

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12 pmAnytime. Timing is flexible. Pick a slot you can keep consistent.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Before you stack it

Interactions and cautions

Read these before combining this with other supplements or medication. The risk is rarely the headline, it is the interaction you did not check.

Interactions
  • No well-characterized drug interactions
Cautions
  • Potency depends on myrosinase activity and product quality
  • Generally well tolerated
Stacking

What pairs well, and what to keep apart

Derived from shared topics, complementary categories, and the interaction list. Introduce one compound at a time so you can tell what works.

Keep apart from

No direct compound conflicts derived. Still check the interactions list above against your medication.

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Compounds in the same topics

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