KEY POINTS GPx-1 (glutathione peroxidase 1) is an enzyme that protects cells against damage from harmful substances called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Theyre believed to be goitrogens, which are substances that alter your bodys iodine uptake ( This means that eating excessive amounts of broccoli sprouts has the potential to alter your thyroid function and increase the risk of hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by an underactive thyroid ( While theres no available literature that indicates how many sprouts youd have to eat over time to increase this risk, a study on other Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, Chinese cabbage, and bok choy, suggests that typical serving sizes are unlikely to cause harm ( Whats more, the study classified excessive amounts as intakes over 35 ounces (1 kg) per day for several months ( Lastly, sulforaphane may interact with certain drugs and limit their effectiveness
to assess the extent of the problem
noted that there was " a strong protection, noted following [exposure to] BPC 157." BPC-157 also has the potential to enhance the function of the digestive tract and prevent against irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal cramps, and Crohns disease
BPC-157 accelerates healing but doesn't work overnight