Nhan Nguyen

A chemical found in broccoli and other vegetables - sulforaphane - Stud 100 co tot khong has shown promise for improving some behavioral symptoms of autism. This is according to the results of a small clinical trial led by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.
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Researchers found that sulforaphane - a chemical found in broccoli and other vegetables - improved behavioral symptoms in some individuals with autism.

The team's findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Autism is a developmental disability characterized by problems with social, emotional and communication skills, as well as repetitive and routine behaviors. Onset usually occurs before the age of 3 years, and the disorder is almost five times more common among boys than girls.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is the fastest growing disability in the US, with prevalence of the disorder increasing 289.5% over the past 12 years. Thuc pham tang cuong sinh ly dan ong More than 3.5 million Americans are living with autism.

At present, there are no medications that can treat the core symptoms of autism. But in this latest study, researchers found that sulforaphane could reduce certain behavioral symptoms of the disorder by targeting underlying cellular problems.
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Sulforaphane is a chemical found in a number of vegetables, including broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

Fast facts about autism

Around 1 in 68 children in the US have autism
Approximately 35% of young adults aged 19-23 with autism have never had a job or postgraduate education after leaving high school
Autism services cost the US $200-400 billion every year.

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The chemical is most commonly associated with its cancer-fighting properties. Last year, for example, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that broccoli may protect against skin cancer because of its sulforaphane content.

Dr. Paul Talalay,