Brussels Sprouts
Two cups steamed can reduce DNA damage within 6 days; two daily cups can minimize DNA damage from cooked meat carcinogens
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Brussels Sprouts, based on research from longevity science.
- Dietary fiber
Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients like gut-friendly fiber and immune-boosting vitamin C
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
- Vitamin C
gut-friendly fiber and immune-boosting vitamin C
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
- Isothiocyanates
Source: Young Forever
- Indole-3-Carbinol
Source: Young Forever
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Brussels Sprouts may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- DNA DamageTwo cups a day steamed within six days
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Brussels Sprouts works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces DNA Damage
Brussels sprouts reduce oxidative DNA damage in humans and protect against PhIP-induced DNA damage
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- Two cups a day steamed within six daysfor DNA Damage
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Brussels Sprouts
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The Young Forever Cookbook
- Young Forever