Stability and heat sensitivity of myrosinase enzyme in cruciferous vegetables | Jed Fahey

The hydrolytic conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane requires myrosinase, an enzyme co-located within the leaves, stems, and other components of the plants in which it is found. In humans, myrosinase-producing gut bacteria can convert unhydrolyzed glucosinolates to their cognate isothiocyanates, as well. Microbial-induced conversion is highly variable (ranging from 10 to 70 percent) and subject to interindividual differences in gut bacteria populations. As such, conversion is distinguished by “high converters,” – people with high elimination profiles, and “low converters,”– those with low elimination profiles. In this clip, Dr. Jed Fahey describes some of the factors that influence the conversion of myrosinase-driven conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane. This clip was taken from the FoundMyFitness interview with Dr. Jed Fahey found at    • Jed Fahey, Sc.D. on Isothiocyanates, the N...   Original episode published on Jan 6, 2017 🥦 #Sulforaphane #nutrition #isothiocyanates 🥦