What is Avmacol® Extra Strength? Avmacol® Extra Strength is a patented, sulforaphane-producing supplement that works in combination with Maitake mushroom extract (containing beta-glucans) to support your body's natural detoxification process better than sulforaphane alone.1 Avmacol® Extra Strength provides glucoraphanin, also known as sulforaphane glucosinolate, and active myrosinase enzyme, which are the essential ingredients needed for sulforaphane production. Without active myrosinase enzyme, one may not be able to reap sulforaphane’s many health-promoting benefits. What are the Ingredients? Avmacol® Extra Strength contains the essential ingredients necessary for sulforaphane production in the body, broccoli seed extract (Glucoraphanin) and Myrosimax® (Active Myrosinase Enzyme). Avmacol® Extra Strength also contains Maitake mushroom extract for added immune and detoxification support. Supplement Facts Directions for Use: Take one (1) tablet per day with a meal. If you have a condition that requires medical attention always consult your physician before taking any dietary supplement. How Maitake Mushroom Extract Works in Combination with Sulforaphane The Maitake mushroom extract (containing beta-glucans) works in combination with sulforaphane to support your body’s natural detoxification process better than sulforaphane alone.1 In addition, the Maitake mushroom extract found in Avmacol® Extra Strength provides the added bonus of immune support by promoting neutrophil function and natural killer cell activity. The Science Behind AvmacolExtra Strength The combination of sulforaphane and Maitake extract supports the movement (or translocation) from the cytoplasm to the nucleus of NRF2 and increases the levels of certain Phase 2 enzymes. Below are images of a technique called immunofluorescence which illustrate how much protein is being produced in the cell and the location of that protein.
