Isothiocyanates and Metabolic Health

Many sprouts, for example broccoli sprouts, contain substances that have shown to have protective effects, both against oxidative stress and against carcinogenic substances. In this study we will investigate the activation of the body's antioxidant defense system and effect on blood lactate and glucose after 1 week of isothiocyanate rich sprout supplementation. The subjects will perform maximal and submaximal work test, blood sampling, muscle biopsies and blood pressure monitoring post supplementation. We hypothesize that 1 week of supplementation of isothiocyanate rich sprouts alters blood lactate and glucose metabolism and activates the body's antioxidant defense system.