Study finds that a compound found in broccoli may increase levels of a vital protein in patients with Friedreich ataxia.

What it means

A new study reports that sulforaphane, a compound naturally found in broccoli, may increase levels of frataxin, a protein that is deficient in Friedreich ataxia, a genetic neurodegenerative disease. The research suggests sulforaphane could help protect nerve cells by boosting frataxin production, though specific study details (e.g., whether this is an animal or human trial) are not provided in the headline.

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The claim is based on a study reported by Science Daily, a reputable secondary source. The primary source is a peer-reviewed study, but the exact citation is not given; the plausibility is consistent with prior research on sulforaphane, but the strength of this specific finding cannot be fully assessed without the original paper.

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