Broccoli sprouts as an unconventional treatment for H. Pylori (gastric ulcer-associated bacteria)

Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a bacterium typically resident in the human stomach. H. pylori can survive the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach and has been implicated in the cause of peptic ulcer disease and stomach cancer. Antibiotic therapy is commonly used to eradicate the bacterium, but sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate compound derived from broccoli, has been shown to reduce H. pylori populations markedly, and may offer a more cost-effective means of treating H. pylori infection in developing nations. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey discusses the beneficial effects broccoli sprouts have in mediating the harmful effects of H. pylori.

This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. Jed Fahey found at    • Jed Fahey, Sc.D. on Isothiocyanates, ...  

Original episode published on Jan 6, 2017
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