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Dietary sulforaphane glucosinolate alleviates stress-induced depression and demyelination through gut-brain axis modulation.
July 22, 2026 · The Journal of nutritional biochemistry
Key takeaway
Eating foods with a natural compound found in broccoli, called sulforaphane, may help protect our brains from stress and depression. This is important because chronic stress can harm our brain's white matter, affecting how we think and feel.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in mental health helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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