Glucosinolates are the key compounds found in cruciferous
vegetables, serving as precursors to powerful isothiocyanate products like
sulforaphane. In fact, a quick search on PubMed Central reveals over 143,000
results for isothiocyanates, highlighting the growing interest in their health
benefits.

Even the World Health Organization’s International Agency
for Research on Cancer has published a comprehensive
handbook highlighting the significance of cruciferous vegetables and their
potential benefits.

While sulforaphane from broccoli is one of the most
well-known isothiocyanates, it’s just one of many beneficial compounds. Each
cruciferous vegetable contains a unique glucosinolate profile, converting
into distinct isothiocyanate products that provide a diverse range of health
benefits.

We crafted our Glucosinolates Boost with five key factors in
mind:

✔ Glucosinolate Profile –
Ensuring a diverse range of beneficial compounds

✔ Myrosinase Activity – Enzyme presence for optimal
isothiocyanate conversion

✔ Other Polyphenols – Enhancing the antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties

✔ Nutritional Profile – Supporting overall health and
digestion

✔ Palatability – Keeping tails wagging with a
delicious taste

Key Ingredients in Our Glucosinolate Blend:

Broccoli: Glucoraphanin
+ Myrosinase = Sulforaphane

Cabbage: Glucobrassicin
+ Myrosinase = Indole-3-carbinol, which further metabolizes into
3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM)

Cauliflower: Sinigrin
+ Myrosinase = Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC)

Daikon
Radish: Glucoraphenin + Myrosinase = Sulforaphene

Watercress: Gluconasturtiin
+ Myrosinase = Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC)

Moringa: Glucomoringin
+ Myrosinase = Glucomoringin isothiocyanate (Additional sugar in its
chemical structure, providing greater stability)

We chose not to include broccoli sprouts for several reasons:

1. Overstated Benefits: The glucoraphanin and subsequently sulforaphane levels in broccoli sprouts has been overstated, as the amount is contingent on the specific seeds being used, and those seeds with higher levels are not cost-effective for sprouting.
2. Palatability Impact: While using broccoli sprouts would allow us to include slightly less broccoli, it would have a negative impact on palatability. Additionally both Watercress and Radish impact palatability, and Radish in particular is especially important due to the stability of the Myrosinase.  
3. Cost Considerations: Incorporating broccoli sprouts would increase the overall price of the treats.

If you are buying seeds for sprouting broccoli either for yourself or your dog, ask the supplier for the glucoraphanin content.