Meta Information
ID:cruciferous-vegetables
Name:Cruciferous Vegetables
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- Brassicas
- Cole crops
Active Compound
null
Intervention Type
dietary_practice
Delivery
Route:
oral
Scope:
- systemic
Regulatory Status
- us:food
- eu:food
Indication
Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Enhancing cellular defense and promoting metabolic health to extend healthy lifespan.
Typical Protocol
- Incorporate several servings (e.g., 3-5 servings) of various cruciferous vegetables into the daily or weekly diet.
- Consume them raw or lightly cooked (steamed, stir-fried) to preserve heat-sensitive compounds.
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
5
High Cost:
20
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Affordable monthly cost, typically not covered by insurance as it's food.
Summary
Cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, which are metabolized into isothiocyanates like sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol. These compounds activate Nrf2, enhancing antioxidant defenses and detoxification pathways, and modulate hormone metabolism. This supports cellular resilience, reduces oxidative stress, and may mitigate age-related chronic diseases.
Purpose
Supports cellular defense, detoxification, and reduces inflammation for healthy aging.
Card Summary
Cruciferous vegetables provide powerful phytonutrients that activate detoxification and antioxidant pathways, reducing cellular damage and inflammation, supporting overall healthspan.
Drug Class
null
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
7.5
Justification:
Significant benefits for cellular defense and metabolic health.
Evidence
Grade:
A
Score:
8.5
Justification:
Numerous observational studies, meta-analyses, and some human trials.
Safety
Score:
2
Justification:
Generally very safe, common food with low risk.
Flags
- Excessive consumption may affect thyroid function in individuals with iodine deficiency.
- May cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals due to fiber content.
Verdict
Incorporate regularly for robust cellular defense and metabolic health.