The glucosinolates (GSLs) is a well-defined group of plant metabolites characterized by
having an S-β-d-glucopyrano unit anomerically connected to an O-sulfated (Z) …

The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evaluation of current evidence on fruit
and vegetable consumption and health outcomes. A systematic search for quantitative …

Cancerous tissue transformation developing usually over years or even decades of life is a
highly complex process involving strong stressors damaging DNA, chronic inflammation …

Specialized (secondary) metabolic pathways in plants have long been considered one-way
routes of leading primary metabolite precursors to bioactive end products. Conversely …

Glucosinolates are a large group of plant secondary metabolites with nutritional effects and
biologically active compounds. Glucosinolates are mainly found in cruciferous plants such …

In the past decades, extensive studies have reported the potential chemopreventive activity
of sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate derived from glucoraphanin, occurring in large amounts …

Brassica vegetables are common components of the diet and have beneficial as well as
potentially adverse health effects. Following enzymatic breakdown, some glucosinolates in …

In the last several years, numerous molecules derived from plants and vegetables have
been tested for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. One of them is …

Many studies have shown evidence in support of the beneficial effects of phytochemicals in
preventing chronic diseases, including cancer. Among such phytochemicals, sulphur …

Background & aims Broccoli sprouts represent an interesting choice of healthy food product
as they are rich in glucosinolates and their cognate bioactive metabolites, isothiocyanates …