Other Health Related Benefits

Kale has a definite role to play in support of the bodys detoxification processes. The isothiocyanates (ITCs) made from kales glucosinolates have been shown to help regulate detox activities in our cells. Most toxins that pose a risk to our body must be detoxified by our cells using a two step process. The two steps in the process are called Phase I detoxification and Phase II detoxification. The ITCs made from kales glucosinolates have been shown to favorably modify both detox steps (Phase I and Phase II). In addition, the unusually large numbers of sulfur compounds in kale have been shown to help support aspects of Phase II detoxification that require the presence of sulfur. By supporting both aspects of our cellular detox process (Phase I and Phase II), nutrients in kale can give our body an edge up in dealing with toxic exposure, whether from our environment or from our food.