What are glucoraphanin, sulforaphane and glucosinolates?Glucosinolates like glucoraphanin and isothiocyanates like sulforaphane are the key health-promoting compounds found in broccoli sprouts. Glucoraphanin – The precursor to sulforaphane, glucoraphanin is a naturally occurring compound that belongs to a large group of beneficial phytonutrients called glucosinolates. It was first discovered in the early 1990s by scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Glucoraphanin is known to support the healthy functions of your heart, liver, joints, muscles and gut. At three to five days old, broccoli sprouts contain some of the highest levels of glucoraphanin known in the vegetable world. In fact, the sprouts contain anywhere from 10 to 100x more glucoraphanin than mature broccoli heads.Sulforaphane – When you consume glucoraphanin, the enzymes in your digestive system convert it to a potent, biologically active compound called sulforaphane. This sulfur-rich compound is the most important isothiocyanate found in broccoli and gives it its distinctive taste and smell. Sulforaphane exerts an indirect antioxidant effect by inducing natural antioxidants in your body, such as glutathione. Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress and promote the healthy functions of your heart, brain, liver, skin, joints and muscles.Glucosinolates – Glucosinolates are highly beneficial compounds naturally found in broccoli sprouts. Some of the potent health benefits of glucosinolates include supporting a healthy immune system, combating free radicals and promoting the growth of healthy skin and hair.What other nutrients are in broccoli sprouts?Today Grandpa Bill tals about motivation, and perserverance.Working out for Life and in Life