Broccoli sprout extract contains a potent compound called sulforaphane, commonly found in cruciferous vegetables likebroccoli. It has been extensively studied for its role in supporting the body's detoxification processes.

Phase 2 detoxification, a vital liver process, neutralizes and eliminates toxins, including hormones such asestrogen. Sulforaphane boosts the activity of detoxification enzymes like glutathione S-transferases, enhancing theremoval of harmful substances. When phase 2 of liver detoxification is not working efficiently, estrogen levels canbuild up, causing an imbalance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone, leading to symptoms like painful,heavy periods, breast tenderness, premenstrual mood changes, bloating and fluid retention. 

Research suggests sulforaphane not only aids efficient estrogen detox but may also balance estrogen metabolism byfavoring the production of 2-hydroxyestrone (protective) over 16α-hydroxyestrone (potentially harmful) (ref). This shift is linkedto a lower risk of estrogen-related conditions. Studies show that sulforaphane not only helps remove estrogeneffectively but may also balance how the body processes estrogen. It tends to promote the production of a metaboliteof estrogen called 2-hydroxyestrone, which is protective, over 16α-hydroxyestrone, which can be potentially harmful.This change is associated with a reduced risk of conditions related to estrogen. Sulforaphane's anti-inflammatoryand antioxidant properties offer additional health benefits. By reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, itindirectly supports hormonal health, particularly in conditions like PCOS.