Raphanin

Raphanin is the main sulfur component found in radish seeds of Raphanus sativus and is also found in broccoli and red cabbage. It was first described in 1947.

Basic research In vitro, raphanin inhibits some fungi and various bacteria including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus and Escherichia coli.

+ Minimum inhibitory concentration of raphaninBacteria MIC (mg/mL) Staphylococcus0.04 Shigella dysenteriae0.125 Salmonella typhi0.125 Escherichia coli0.2

See also Raffinose Sulforaphane

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