Avmacol® Extra Strength
- Contains broccoli extracts glucoraphanin and myrosinase. Our trademarked Myrosimax® enzyme ensures the presence of active myrosinase enzyme to support sulforaphane production.
- Includes Maitake mushroom extract to support your body’s natural detoxification process better than sulforaphane alone1 and to provide added immune support.
- Sulforaphane promotes your body’s natural detoxification process for certain environmental threats found in the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the water you drink
- Supports your body’s natural detoxification process and defense against oxidative stress and cell damage
- Tablets may be swallowed whole or crushed for easier consumption
The Avmacol® Difference
Avmacol® supports your body’s natural detoxification process.* It features our patented Sulforaphane Production System®—combining glucoraphanin and active myrosinase enzyme to help your body produce sulforaphane. Selected for use in more sulforaphane human clinical trials than any other supplement^, Avmacol® is trusted by researchers and families alike.
Backed by Research
- Avmacol® is the #1 researched sulforaphane producing brand^
- Avmacol® is thoroughly tested to meet the highest standards
The Avmacol® Community
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Parents’ Perspective
Curt and Ana Warner in conversation with Dr. Chris D’Adamo, Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
From Broccoli to Biochemistry: How Sulforaphane Supports Your Body
Sulforaphane is a result of two specific compounds:
Glucoraphanin, found in broccoli seed and sprout extract
Myrosinase, a natural enzyme that activates glucoraphanin
What is Glucoraphanin?
Glucoraphanin, also known as sulforaphane glucosinolate, is a compound that is present in many cruciferous vegetables, most notably in broccoli. It is an essential ingredient needed for sulforaphane production because it is sulforaphane’s direct precursor. The glucoraphanin is converted into sulforaphane after it is processed by an active myrosinase enzyme.
What is Myrosinase?
Myrosinase is an important enzyme required to convert glucoraphanin into sulforaphane. Additionally, it can be found in cruciferous vegetables, though it can become inactivated during the cooking process.
The Importance of Active Myrosinase Enzyme
The conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane can be expressed in this simple equation:
Active myrosinase enzyme is essential for the conversion of glucoraphan into sulforaphane. Without this enzyme, it may not be possible to reap sulforaphane's many health-promoting benefits, which is why you’ll always find Myrosimax® (Active myrosinase Enzyme) in the Avmacol® brand family.Even though it is true that both glucoraphanin and the myrosinase enzyme can be found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, there may not be enough of either compound to allow for adequate sulforaphane production. This can be due to seed quality, soil composition, and many other factors. Additionally, the myrosinase enzyme can be destroyed during the cooking process. So while both glucoraphanin and the myrosinase enzyme can be found in the vegetables you eat, the ones you buy from the market are not reliable sources of either compound.The Avmacol® brand contains both glucoraphanin and Myrosimax® (Active Myrosinase Enzyme), the essential ingredients needed to promote sulforaphane production.*
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