Broccoli supplement and exercise combo tested for immune boost in small study

NCT ID NCT07668596

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking a broccoli sprout extract (sulforaphane) for four days, doing high-intensity interval running, or combining both can improve how immune cells use energy and reduce inflammation. Twenty healthy adults aged 18-35 will try each approach in random order, with a week break in between. Blood samples are taken before and after each period to measure changes in cell metabolism and inflammatory markers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple lifestyle or supplement strategies to boost immune and metabolic health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older or less healthy people. The 4-day intervention is too short to show lasting effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IMMUNOMETABOLISM INFLAMMATION MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION, BIOENERGETICS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Reichwald Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada

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