Myrosinase

Word MYROSINASE
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An enzyme in cruciferous vegetables, called myrosinase, converts glucosinolates to isothiocyanates when they're chopped or chewed. ❋ LESLIE BECK (2011)

It contains digestive enzymes that help you break down food, and they contain myrosinase that boosts detoxification of environmental chemicals. ❋ MD Mark Hyman (2011)

A study published last month by researchers from Oregon State University revealed that myrosinase is also missing from most supplements of cruciferous vegetable blends. ❋ LESLIE BECK (2011)

Cabbage's anti-carcinogenic glucosinolates are formed by the activity of myrosinase enzymes, which are released when cabbage is sliced or chopped. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cabbage provides anti-carcinogenic glucosinolates, which are formed by the activity of myrosinase enzymes released when cabbage is sliced or chopped. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When these vegetables are cut, chewed or digested, a sulfur-containing compound called sinigrin is brought into contact with the enzyme myrosinase, resulting in the release of glucose and breakdown products, including highly reactive compounds called isothiocyanates. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Cooking denatures the myrosinase enzyme, thus stopping the production of glucosinolates. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The interaction of a protein called epithiospecifier protein (ESP) with myrosinase diverts the reaction toward the production of epithionitriles or nitriles depending on the glucosinolate structure. ❋ R. Kissen (2009)

18 C.lories and provides 34 percent of the RDA for vitamin C. Daikon also contains the active enzyme myrosinase that aids digestion, particularly of starchy foods. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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