"Sulforaphane, a compound in cabbage family veggies, may benefit your joints, reports Johns Hopkins researchers. Already a recognized cancer fighter, sulforaphane appears to block the activity of the Cox-2 enzyme that triggers inflammation and pain. A diet rich in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables (bok choy, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower) may be good for arthritis -- and for athletes, too, since strenuous exercise and muscle exertion raise levels of Cox-2."
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From: "Taste for LIfe Magazine," January 2006.
"Sulforaphane, a compound in cabbage family veggies, may benefit your joints, reports Johns Hopkins researchers. Already a recognized cancer fighter, sulforaphane appears to block the activity of the Cox-2 enzyme that triggers inflammation and pain. A diet rich in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables (bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower) may be good for arthritis --- and for athletes, too, since strenuous exercise and muscle exertion raise levels of Cox-2.
Sulforaphane even shows potential as a preventive measure used before heavy excercise to stop pain and inflammation before they start, according to Zachary R. Healy, graduate student and lead author. That's especially important since several Cox-2-inhibiting drugs have been pulled from the market ---- and the rise of obesity and aging populations suggests that osteoarthritis is increasing worldwide."
Sidebar: "Sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts helps protect against macular degeneration, hypertension, and cancer."
SELECTED SOURCES: "Divergent Responses ... Cross-talk among Cox-2, the Phase 2 Response, and Apoptosis" by Zachary R. Healy, et. al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 9/27/05. "Phytochemicals May Protect Cartilage, Prevent Pain in Joints" by Phil Sneiderman, JHU Gazette, 10/10/05."
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