New Functions of Sulforaphane Uncovered by the Current Study (IMAGE)

Kanazawa University

New Functions of Sulforaphane Uncovered by the Current Study

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The two functions of sulforaphane uncovered by the current study are; 1) ameliorating obesity by adipose tissue browning to augment energy consumption and 2) improving 'high-fat' gut bacterial flora and metabolic endotoxemia. The new functions of sulforaphane are expected to contribute to improvement of inflammation and insulin resistance so as to prevent lifestyle diseases.

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Kanazawa University

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