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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Locations

  • Oregon State University

    Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States