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At this point, you know how important it is to make sure you get adequate levels ofvitamins of and c, as well as minerals such as zinc and magnesium to keep yourimmune system strong. However, there is another nutrient (less known) that you want to make sure you do not neglect, especially duringinfluenza season.

Sulforaphane is a phytonutrient Produced in the body by components found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, clover greens and curly cabbage. It occupies a host of health benefits, including facilitating the natural detoxification of your body andanti-inflammatory process and is known to support immune function. (In touch:The 7 healthiest foods to eat right now.)

Brian Cornblatt, PhD, Medical Director in Nutramax Laboratories and Avmacol indicates that sulforaphane can help fight against inflammation in the body that occurs, for example, after eating foods rich in saturated fat. Daily exposure to air pollution can also cause inflammation, so it is important to equip your diet with many inflammatic nutrients to combat inflammation.

"The sulforaphane has not often spoken, although it is," he says. "Not only sulforaphane is a complicated word to say, but it also affects complex mechanisms at the molecular level."

Although there is no recommended daily value for Sulforphane, the Cornblatt says that to receive adequate amounts of nutrient, it can take more than eating cruciferous vegetables.

"Due to various growth conditions and the cooking process, it is often difficult to obtain significant amounts of sulforaphane from food sources such as broccoli," he says. "This is why a high quality complement with standardized and coherent amounts of glucoraphanin and myrosinase enzyme is necessary and recognized by a growing number of nutritionists."

The glucoranine and the myrosinase enzyme are the two components that help the body produce sulforaphane.

"Sulforaphane has been demonstrated to support its immune system with published research linking its antiviral impacts," said Cornblatt.

For example, a 2016 study published in theAmerican Journal of Immunologyshowed that a combination of sulforaphane and beta-glucans (Soluble fibers Found in cereals, yeast and even some mushrooms) have been able to protect the mice from unfavorable symptoms (fatal) of the flu virus.

In short, the Maïbatt suggests taking a supplement (if it is approved by your doctor) who is rich in the nutrient to stay healthy this winter.

"I would advise anyone who wants to explore further to checkClinicaltrials.gov For more information on product support clinical trials, "he adds.

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