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- noun biochemistry Any of several defense-related
enzymes , in plants such asmustard , that hydrolyzeglycosides thus releasing potentially toxic substances
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An enzyme in cruciferous vegetables, called myrosinase, converts glucosinolates to isothiocyanates when they're chopped or chewed.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LESLIE BECK 2011
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An enzyme in cruciferous vegetables, called myrosinase, converts glucosinolates to isothiocyanates when they're chopped or chewed.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LESLIE BECK 2011
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A study published last month by researchers from Oregon State University revealed that myrosinase is also missing from most supplements of cruciferous vegetable blends.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LESLIE BECK 2011
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A study published last month by researchers from Oregon State University revealed that myrosinase is also missing from most supplements of cruciferous vegetable blends.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed LESLIE BECK 2011
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It contains digestive enzymes that help you break down food, and they contain myrosinase that boosts detoxification of environmental chemicals.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com MD Mark Hyman 2011
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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.
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Cooking denatures the myrosinase enzyme, thus stopping the production of glucosinolates.
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Cooking denatures the myrosinase enzyme, thus stopping the production of glucosinolates.
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Cabbage's anti-carcinogenic glucosinolates are formed by the activity of myrosinase enzymes, which are released when cabbage is sliced or chopped.
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Cabbage provides anti-carcinogenic glucosinolates, which are formed by the activity of myrosinase enzymes released when cabbage is sliced or chopped.
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