The science behind SULFODYNE®

Sulforaphane is a widely studied bioactive compound, supported by over 3,500 scientific publications and more than 90 clinical studies referenced on PubMed.

Scientific research has demonstrated its key role in activating the Nrf2 pathway, a fundamental mechanism involved in antioxidant defense, cellular protection, and inflammation regulation.

Thanks to these properties, sulforaphane plays a major role in protecting cells from aging and supporting long-term health and longevity. Its benefits extend across a wide range of health areas, including detoxification, glucose regulation, joint health, immune support, and women’s health.

As the active compound at the heart of SULFODYNE®, sulforaphane has been rigorously studied and continues to attract strong interest from the global scientific community.

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Longevity

The broccoli derivative sulforaphane extends lifespan by slowing the transcriptional aging clock

Sedore et al.,

2025

Longevity

Sulforaphane promotes C. elegans longevity and healthspan via DAF-16/DAF-2 insulin/IGF-1 signaling

Qi et al.,

2021

Nutricosmetics

Integrative Network Pharmacology and Proteomics Decipher the Immunomodulatory Mechanism of Sulforaphane Against Intrinsic Skin Aging

Du et al.,

2025

Nutricosmetics

Oral Glucoraphanin and Curcumin Supplements Modulate Key Cytoprotective Enzymes in the Skin of Healthy Human Subjects: A Randomized Trial

Chien et al.,

2025

Nutricosmetics

Sulforaphane mobilizes cellular defenses that protect skin against damage by UV radiation

Talay et al.,

2007

Nutricosmetics

What do we know about sulforaphane protection against photoaging?

Sikdar et al.,

2016

Detox

The multifaceted role of Nrf2 in mitochondrial function

Holmström et al.,

2016

Detox

Rapid and sustainable detoxication of airborne pollutants by broccoli sprout beverage: results of a randomized clinical trial in China

Egner et al.,

2014

Detox

Modulation of the metabolism of airborne pollutants by glucoraphanin-rich and sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout beverages in Qidong, China

Kensler et al.,

2012

Detox

Protective effects of sulforaphane against toxic substances and contaminants: A systematic review

Cascajosa-Lira et al.,

2024

Detox

Oral sulforaphane increases Phase II antioxidant enzymes in the human upper airway

Riedl et al.,

2008

Glucose regulation

Effect of broccoli sprout extract and baseline gut microbiota on fasting blood glucose in prediabetes: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Dwibedi et al.,

2025

Glucose regulation

Cruciferous vegetables improve glycaemic control compared to root/squash vegetables in a randomized, controlled, crossover trial: The VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth (VESSEL) study

Connolly et al.,

2025

Glucose regulation

Effect of broccoli sprouts on insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

Bahadoran et al.,

2012

Glucose regulation

The Effects of Aerobic-Resistance Training and Broccoli Supplementation on Plasma Dectin-1 and Insulin Resistance in Males with Type 2 Diabetes

Saeidi et al.

2021

Glucose regulation

Natural Nrf2 activators in diabetes

Jimenez-Osorio et al.

2015

Glucose regulation

Sulforaphane reduces hepatic glucose production and improves glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes

Axelsson et al.

2017

Joint health

The Brccoli In Osteoarthritis (BRIO study) – A randomised controlled feasibility trial to examine the potential protective effect of broccoli bioactives, (specifically sulforaphane), on osteoarthritis

Davidson et al.

2024

Joint health

Nrf2 activation improves experimental rheumatoid arthritis, Free Radical Biology and Medicine

Anqi Zhang et al.

2023

Joint health

Sulforaphane protects against oxidative stressinduced apoptosis via activating SIRT1 in mouse osteoarthritis

Chen et al.

2021

Joint health

The anti-arthritis effect of sulforaphane, an activator of Nrf2, is associated with inhibition of both B cell differentiation and the production of inflammatory cytokines

Moon et al.

2021

Joint health

Suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome by oral treatment with sulforaphane alleviates acute gouty inflammation

Yang et al

2018

Joint health

Sulforaphane Modulates Joint Inflammation in a Murine Model of Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Mono-Arthritis

Rodrigues et al.

2018

Joint health

Isothiocyanates are detected in human synovial fluid following broccoli consumption and can affect the tissues of the knee joint

Davidson et al.

2017

Joint health

Sulforaphane Inhibits IL-1β-Induced Proliferation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts and the Production of MMPs, COX-2, and PGE2

Choi et al.

2014

Joint health

Sulforaphane has opposing effects on TNF-alpha stimulated and unstimulated synoviocytes

Fragoulis et al.

2012

Joint health

Inhibition of synovial hyperplasia, rheumatoid T cell activation, and experimental arthritis in mice by sulforaphane, a naturally occurring isothiocyanate

Kong et al.

2010

Immunity

Multiple Mechanisms of Action of Sulfodyne®, a Natural Antioxidant, against Pathogenic Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Romeo et al.

2024

Immunity

Effects of sulforaphane glucosinolates from broccoli seed extract on the immune system of healthy Japanese adults

Kouno et al.

2023

Immunity

Sulforaphane exhibits antiviral activity against pandemic SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal HCoV-OC43 coronaviruses in vitro and in mice

Ordonez et al.

2021

Immunity

Potential of Sulforaphane as a Natural Immune System Enhancer

Mahn et al.

2021

Immunity

Effect of Broccoli Sprouts and Live Attenuated Influenza Virus on Peripheral Blood Natural Killer Cells: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Müller et al.

2016

Immunity

Sulforaphane epigenetically regulates innate immune responses of porcine monocyte-derived dendritic cells induced with lipopolysaccharide

Qu et al.

2015

Immunity

Nrf2 expression modifies influenza A entry and replication in nasal epithelial cells

Kesic et al.

2011

Immunity

Stimulation of phagocytosis by sulforaphane

Suganuma et al.

2011

Immunity

Immunomodulatory activity of Sulforaphane, a naturally occurring isothiocyanate from broccoli (Brassica oleracea)

Thejass  & Kuttan

2007

Women's health

Antinociceptive and antiedema effects produced in rats by Brassica oleracea var. italica sprouts involving sulforaphane

Guadarrama-Enriquez et al.

2023

Women's health

Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of sulforaphane on sciatic endometriosis in a rat model

Liu et al.

2020

Women's health

Sulforaphane Attenuates Endometriosis in Rat Models Through Inhibiting PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway

Zhou A et al.

2019

Women's health

Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of sulforaphane on sciatic endometriosis in a rat mode

Liu et al.

2020

Women's health

Sulforaphane Inhibited the Nociceptive Responses, Anxiety- and Depressive-Like Behaviors Associated With Neuropathic Pain and Improved the Anti-allodynic Effects of Morphine in Mice

Ferreira-Chamorro et al.

2018

Women's health

Treatment with Sulforaphane Produces Antinociception and Improves Morphine Effects during Inflammatory Pain in Mice

Redondo et al.

2017

Women's health

Nrf2 participates in depressive disorders through an anti-inflammatory mechanism

Martin-de-Saavedra et al., 2013.

2013

Detox

Effect of Administration of an Equal Dose of Selected Dietary Chemicals on Nrf2 Nuclear Translocation in the Mouse Liver

Alrawaiq et al.

2023

Detox

Sulforaphane protects against oxidative stressinduced apoptosis via activating SIRT1 in mouse osteoarthritis

Chen et al.

2021

Detox

The Integrative Role of Sulforaphane in Preventing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Fatigue: A Review of a Potential Protective Phytochemical

Ruhee & Suzuki

2020

Detox

Protective Effects of Sulforaphane on Exercise-Induced Organ Damage via Inducing Antioxidant Defense Responses

Ruhee & Suzuki

2020

Detox

Sulforaphane reactivates cellular antioxidant defense by inducing Nrf2/ARE/Prdx6 activity during aging and oxidative stress

Kubo et al.

2017

Detox

Nrf2 signaling pathway: Pivotal roles in inflammation

Ahmed et al.

2016

Detox

Sulforaphane and Other Nutrigenomic Nrf2 Activators: Can the Clinician’s Expectation Be Matched by the Reality?

Houghton et al.

2016

Detox

Induction of phase 2 antioxidant enzymes by broccoli sulforaphane: perspectives in maintaining the antioxidant activity of vitamins A, C, and E

Boddupalli et al.

2012

Bioavailability

Bioavailability of Sulforaphane from Two Broccoli Sprout Beverages: Results of a Short-term, Cross-over Clinical Trial in Qidong, China

Egner et al.

2011

Bioavailability

Bioavailability of Sulforaphane Following Ingestion of Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli Sprout and Seed Extracts with Active Myrosinase: A Pilot Study of the Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitor Administration

Fahey et al.

2019

Bioavailability

Stabilized sulforaphane for clinical use: Phytochemical delivery efficiency

Fahey et al.

2017

Bioavailability

Stabilized Sulforaphane for Clinical Use

Fahey et al.

2016

Bioavailability

Sulforaphane Bioavailability from Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli: Control by Active Endogenous Myrosinase

Fahey et al.

2015

Detox

Oral sulforaphane increases Phase II antioxidant enzymes in the human upper airway

Munday et al.

2008

Detox

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Crossover Study to Examine the Effect of a Probiotic on the Production and Bioavailability of Sulforaphane in Healthy Adults

Shapiro et al.

2006