Broccoli sprouts leave a signature in your body – scientists want to find it
NCT ID NCT04641026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at what happens inside the body after eating broccoli sprouts. Researchers will measure changes in urine, blood, and gut bacteria in 83 healthy adults. The goal is to find biological markers that show someone has eaten cruciferous vegetables, which could help improve diet research.
What this could mean
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Active substance
broccoli sprouts
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers develop simple tests to measure whether people are eating enough vegetables, which may improve diet studies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy adults, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to other groups or lead to any direct health benefit.
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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States