Are broccoli sprouts harmful?

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Broccoli sprouts are not harmful and have been shown to have beneficial effects. A three-month study on the continuous ingestion of sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts found no negative effects on thyroid function. Additionally, in an animal study, broccoli sprouts had a beneficial antioxidant effect on the thyroid gland, even in iodine-deficient animals 1. Therefore, the concerns about broccoli sprouts being harmful, particularly to thyroid health, are unsupported by scientific evidence.

Broccoli Sprouts & Thyroid

Jed Fahey and Rhonda Patrick discuss a study that found no negative effects on thyroid function after 3 months of continuous ingestion of sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts. They also mention a long-term animal study that showed a beneficial antioxidant effect on the thyroid gland from broccoli sprouts. They debunk the misconception that broccoli sprouts are harmful to the thyroid.

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Q&A with Dr. Jed Fahey on Sulforaphane, Moringa and Chemoprotection [An authoritative discussion!]
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