Table 2.
Sulforaphane (SFN) and SFN-N-acetylcysteine (SFN-NAC) Concentrations in Human Breast Milk Samples.
| Participant # | SFN (ng/mL) | SFN-NAC (ng/mL) | Ate cruciferous vegetables in the past 24 h? | Approximate amount of cruciferous vegetables consumed in the past 24 h | Vegetable type consumed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | <LOQ | 1.20 | Yes | ½ cup | Broccoli |
| 2 | <LOQ | 1.33 | Yes | 1 cup | Kale and collard greens |
| 3 | <LOQ | 1.40 | Yes | 1 cup | Broccoli and Brussels sprouts |
| 4 | <LOQ | 2.96 | Yes | ½ cup | Broccolini |
| 5 | <LOQ | 0.80 | Yes | 1 cup | Broccoli |
| 6 | <LOQ | <LOQ | No | 0 cup | None |
| 7 | <LOQ | 1.16 | Yes | 1 cup | Broccoli and cauliflower |
| 8 | <LOQ | 0.79 | Yes | 1 cup | Broccoli and cauliflower |
Limit of quantification (LOQ) for SFN and SFN-NAC = 0.49 ng/mL.