A New Era Begins at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins is dedicating a multilevel Chemoprotection Center this month, as research grows in the field of disease prevention versus disease treatment.

Consumption of Raw Cruciferous Vegetables is Inversely Associated with Bladder Cancer Risk
An epidemiological study shows a strong inverse correlation between cruciferous vegetable consumption and bladder cancer. The data suggest an increased intake of cruciferous vegetables may slash the risk of bladder cancer by 36 per cent.

UCLA study finds that broccoli may help boost the aging immune system

Extract of broccoli sprouts may protect against bladder cancer
Concentrated extract of freeze dried broccoli sprouts cut development of bladder tumors in an animal model by more than half, according to a report in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

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Broccoli Sprout-Derived Extract Protects against Ultraviolet Radiation
In a study reported in the October 2007 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, a team of Johns Hopkins scientists, lead by Dr. Paul Talalay, applied a broccoli sprout extract to the skin of human volunteers. Skin redness and inflammation from UV ray exposure were noticeably reduced in extract-treated skin. (paper)

A proof of principle pilot study
involving 8 healthy women undergoing reduction mammoplasty showed an uptake of sulforaphane and increase in phase II activity in breast tissue after oral ingestion.

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The study published in this paper quantifies the effectiveness of our sprout safety program. (follow link for more details)

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