Dynamic Chiropractic, December 15th, 2003
The Organosulfur Group
The strength of evidence supporting the anti-cancer benefits of fruits and vegetables is convincing.1 Clearly underlying the importance of the organosulfur group are cruciferous vegetables (a member of that group), which were the first to be promoted by the American Cancer Society as cancer-preventive!
The organosulfur group provides sources of sulfur vital for phase-II enzyme activities (i.e., glutathione S-transferase AKA GST) involved in the detoxication of carcinogens. More specifically, organosulfurs provide glucosinolates that are converted into several biotransf...
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