Synergistic inhibition of low-density lipoprotein oxidation
AssigneeSeminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
InventorSekhar Boddupalli
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Abstract
The invention provides use of a composition comprising a plant, plant parts, and extracts thereof having high levels of glucoraphanin and/or sulforaphane and tocopherols. Also provided are glucoraphanin and/or sulforaphane, in combination with tocopherols, where the overall composition synergistically inhibits oxidation of low-density lipoproteins. Methods of producing a food from such a plant are also provided.
Claims27
A plant of a cruciferous vegetable species, wherein the plant comprises an elevated endogenous level of glucoraphanin and tocopherol that is at least about twice that found in a standard variety of the same species as said cruciferous vegetable
A composition for reducing low-density lipoprotein oxidation comprising at least about 2 μM sulforaphane or a precursor thereof and at least about 12 mIU/L of tocopherol.
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