{"id":9050,"date":"2023-11-24T20:14:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9050"},"modified":"2023-11-24T20:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:14:26","slug":"what-happened-to-my-gut-when-i-tried-broc-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9050","title":{"rendered":"What Happened to My Gut When I Tried Broc Shot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>ulforaphane isn\u2019t exactly a household name, but it very well should be given a robust body of research backing up its many\u2014and I mean, many\u2014far-reaching health benefits. I first heard of it only recently, as I saw that functional health advocates were touting its protective properties and abilities to support digestion, gut health, cognition, and more. Soon after, an invitation to test out <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1023707%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbrocshot.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbroc-shot%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/brocshot.com\/\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=104860X1561639&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=STMSFD-1023707&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrocshot.com%2F\">Broc Shot<\/a>\u2014which packs 15 milligrams of 100 percent sulforaphane via enzyme-active broccoli sprout powder\u2014landed in my inbox, so naturally I was curious to try it for myself.<\/div>\n<p>Before I dive into my Broc Shot review, let\u2019s first cover what sulforaphane is exactly, where to find it, and the benefits it stands to offer.<\/p>\n<h2>What is sulforaphane?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cSulforaphane is a biologically active chemical that activates the body\u2019s own cellular defense mechanisms against oxidative stress by switching on numerous detoxification genes,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au\/profile\/6488-tom-karagiannis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au\/profile\/6488-tom-karagiannis\">Tom Karagiannis<\/a>, MD, PhD, Head of Epigenomic Medicine at the University of Melbourne. It naturally occurs in its highest concentrations in broccoli sprouts, and in lower concentrations in mature broccoli, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/types-of-kale-nutrition\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/types-of-kale-nutrition\/\">varieties of kale<\/a>, and other cruciferous vegetables. Yet in order to reap the vast and impressive benefits of sulforaphane (more on this in the next section), you\u2019ll need to ingest a lot of it\u2026 which isn\u2019t as simple as stocking up on broccoli sprouts on your next walk down the produce aisle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broc-shot\/\" current-title=\"This Juice Shot Packs as Much Gut- and Brain-Boosting Sulforaphane as 10 Pounds of Broccoli\u2014Here\u2019s What Happened When I Drank It for 10 Days\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-1185840253-1-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-05-24\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broc-shot\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broc-shot\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/broc-shot\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cA supplement may be the best actual source of sulforaphane,\u201d says Dr. Karagiannis. \u201cWith inconsistent farming practices and nutrient depleted soil, many sprouts\u2014even organic ones\u2014aren\u2019t able to yield enough sulforaphane to make a big difference in our health.\u201d (Still, it\u2019s definitely not a bad idea to add them to your cart and on your plate regularly.) Broc Shot swoops in to fill this gap so you can get enough of the compound to make a discernible difference: Each 15-milligram serving offers the equivalent of 10 pounds of raw broccoli.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of sulforaphane<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMany clinical studies have pointed to the potent bioactivity of <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34184327\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34184327\/\">sulforaphane\u2019s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects<\/a>,\u201d says Dr. Karagiannis, which contributes to a number of its worthy benefits.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4125483\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4125483\/\">notable clinical trials<\/a> on sulforaphane was conducted in a rural area of China with a high level of air pollution. The researchers discovered that daily intake of sulforaphane over 12 weeks \u201cenhances the detoxification of some airborne pollutants,\u201d which can mitigate the long-term risks of excessive exposure to poor air quality and particulate matter, including lung cancer and cardiopulmonary diseases. \u201cThis is great news for anyone living in other densely populated environments, as we can effectively guard ourselves against unavoidable toxins like secondhand smoke and car exhaust,\u201d Dr. Karagiannis says. (Plus, as many of us learned while quarantining during the pandemic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/indoor-air-pollution-athleta\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/indoor-air-pollution-athleta\/\">indoor air pollution<\/a> can be even worse than that from the air outdoors, no matter where you live.)<\/p>\n<p>Next, a 2022 review explains that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34935814\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34935814\/\">sulforaphane can mitigate intestinal inflammation<\/a>, demonstrates antidepressant activities, and is even \u201cfamous for its excellent anti-cancer effects.\u201d According to Dr. Karagiannis, it may be able to reduce the incidence of cancer by minimizing DNA damage. \u201cIt can also improve gut health\u2014which can literally become destroyed after one round of antibiotics\u2014as well as prevent cardiovascular disease and neurological conditions,\u201d he continues. Per a 2020 review, sulforaphane can support existing therapies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/347798263_Efficacy_of_Sulforaphane_in_Neurodegenerative_Diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/347798263_Efficacy_of_Sulforaphane_in_Neurodegenerative_Diseases\">manage neurodegenerative diseases<\/a> including Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Per a 2020 review, sulforaphane can support existing therapies to manage neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It turns out that sulforaphane can also yield improvements in a range of skin conditions. \u201cIt has been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26799467\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26799467\/\">protect from ultraviolet damage<\/a> and to improve atopic dermatitis, such as eczema, which may open the door for the development of topical formulations that include the compound,\u201d says Dr. Karagiannis. In addition, this mighty compound can promote a bouncy, fresh complexion by <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32659677\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32659677\/\">maintaining collagen homeostasis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>My Broc Shot review<\/h2>\n<p>I saved my 10-day stash of Broc Shot to begin testing after returning from a trip abroad. If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/kefir-soda-trial\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/kefir-soda-trial\/\">recent history<\/a> were to repeat itself, I knew that my gut\u2014and thus my digestion and skin\u2014would be worse for wear after subsisting on restaurant fare for weeks on end. While this indeed was the case, another unexpected element was thrown into the mix. Unfortunately, I made it back home with a bacterial infection in tow, and had to start a round of antibiotics the day after landing\u2026 followed by yet another, as the first round couldn\u2019t effectively clear the specific type of bacteria I needed to clear. (RIP, good gut buddies.) All of this is to say that I didn\u2019t exactly start with the best baseline to assess how well Broc Shot would work for me.<\/p>\n<p>At any rate, I will say that Broc Shot was very much my cup of tea (err\u2026 shot of sulforaphane?), as I don\u2019t mind the taste of \u201cearthy\u201d fare like green smoothies and wheatgrass shots. I know that I\u2019m likely in the minority here, and I surmise that the Broc Shot team is aware of this too, as they offer three flavors: Original (by far the earthiest of the bunch), Pineapple + Mint (sweet and tart enough to mask said earthiness), and Ginger + Lime (a refreshing flavor combination that ended up being my favorite among the three).<\/p>\n<p>An FYI: Broc Shot uses a patented dosing cap to separate the sulforaphane powder from the filtered water below it, as the active enzymes will degrade within 15 minutes when mixed with H2O. You have to push down on the cap to release the powder, shake it to mix, and sip up ASAP. (As a nice value-added bonus, each shipment comes with a prepaid postage label to upcycle your empties.)<\/p>\n<p>The end of my 10-day trial coincided with my back-to-back rounds of antibiotics\u2014the latter of which, as Dr. Karagiannis noted above, surely didn\u2019t do any favors for the state of my gut\u2026 or the quality of my BMs or complexion. However, drinking it first thing in the morning made me feel like I was doing right by my body as it was struggling to heal. The brand notes that many consumers can feel and see benefits\u2014including less bloat and brighter skin\u2014within days. But for results that last, you\u2019ll need to make your intake a regular part of your routine. \u201cThe key to sulforaphane\u2019s efficacy is consistency [in order to] maintain high enough concentrations to switch on the relevant antioxidant genes,\u201d Dr. Karagiannis says. \u201cThe important thing is to maintain the levels of it in the body.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe key to sulforaphane\u2019s efficacy is consistency [in order to] maintain high enough concentrations to switch on the relevant antioxidant genes,\u201d Dr. Karagiannis says. \u201cThe important thing is to maintain the levels of it in the body.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As much as I\u2019d have loved to report that I was pooping like a champ and my complexion was starting to rival Hailey Beiber\u2019s, extenuating circumstances got in my way of achieving these goals. Yet at the end of the day, the latest science behind sulforaphane is solid and the potential perks for your gut, skin, and body are major, so I\u2019d say that testing the waters is certainly worth a (Broc) Shot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Mangla, Bharti et al. \u201cSulforaphane: A review of its therapeutic potentials, advances in its nanodelivery, recent patents, and clinical trials.\u201d\u00a0<i>Phytotherapy research : PTR<\/i>\u00a0vol. 35,10 (2021): 5440-5458. doi:10.1002\/ptr.7176            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Sikdar, Sohely et al. \u201cWhat do we know about sulforaphane protection against photoaging?.\u201d\u00a0<i>Journal of cosmetic dermatology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 15,1 (2016): 72-7. doi:10.1111\/jocd.12176            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Ko, Hyun Ju et al. \u201cSulforaphane controls the release of paracrine factors by keratinocytes and thus mitigates particulate matter-induced premature skin aging by suppressing melanogenesis and maintaining collagen homeostasis.\u201d\u00a0<i>Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology<\/i>\u00a0vol. 77 (2020): 153276. doi:10.1016\/j.phymed.2020.153276            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Wei, Li-Yang et al. \u201cThe functional role of sulforaphane in intestinal inflammation: a review.\u201d\u00a0<i>Food &amp; function<\/i>\u00a0vol. 13,2 514-529. 24 Jan. 2022, doi:10.1039\/d1fo03398k            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Egner, Patricia A et al. \u201cRapid and sustainable detoxication of airborne pollutants by broccoli sprout beverage: results of a randomized clinical trial in China.\u201d\u00a0<i>Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.)<\/i>\u00a0vol. 7,8 (2014): 813-823. doi:10.1158\/1940-6207.CAPR-14-0103            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sulforaphane isn\u2019t exactly a household name, but it very well should be given a robust body of research backing up its many\u2014and I mean, many\u2014far-reaching health benefits. 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