If you’ve never heard of it before, you’re not alone. Sulforaphane is one of the most important compounds that has been recently discovered. It is anticancer, antidiabetic, antimicrobial and is easily obtained by eating cruciferous veggies, in particular 3 day old broccoli sprouts.

The secret behind sulforaphane’s anticancer superpowers seems to be related to its action of 3 day old broccoli sprouts have the highest amounts of sulforaphane inducing phase-II enzymes which help to increase the production of tumor suppressing proteins. Although broccoli sprouts contain the highest concentrations of sulforaphane, it can also be found in brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, kohlrabi, broccoli raab, watercress, turnip, chinese broccoli, radish, arugula and kale.

There are a number of grocery stores that are now selling fresh broccoli sprouts. However, one of the best ways to get the maximum amount of sulforaphane easily is to buy in broccoli sprout juice and take at least one ounce a day.