Sulforaphane Protocol
Employs sulforaphane, a powerful compound from cruciferous vegetables, to activate the body's Nrf2 detoxification and antioxidant pathways.
Overview
Sulforaphane is the most powerful natural compound for activating your body's Nrf2 pathway, which controls your internal antioxidant and detoxification systems. Identified by Johns Hopkins researchers in 1992, sulforaphane gained attention when scientists discovered that 3-day broccoli sprouts contain 10-100 times higher levels of glucoraphanin than mature plants. When you activate Nrf2, it switches on protective enzymes throughout your body that help eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, and protect against cellular damage. Unlike many plant compounds that struggle to reach your brain, sulforaphane crosses the blood-brain barrier easily and gets absorbed much better than popular supplements like curcumin or resveratrol. With over 1,900 published papers in medical databases, sulforaphane ranks among the most researched natural compounds for health and longevity.
Key Benefits
Works as the most potent Nrf2 activator available from food sources, with tiny amounts (just 0.2 μM) doubling your protective enzyme activity. Reactivates cellular antioxidant defence systems that decline with age by restoring the connection between Nrf2 and your DNA. Provides neuroprotective effects by reducing brain inflammation and preventing nerve cell damage. Shows impressive antiviral activity against COVID-19 variants including Delta and Omicron, plus common cold viruses. Produces meaningful clinical improvements in autism spectrum disorders, helping with social interaction and reducing repetitive behaviours in controlled studies. Use sulforaphane consistently for 2-4 weeks with proper cycling protocols to maximise Nrf2 pathway activation whilst maintaining optimal cellular sensitivity to its protective effects.