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Untargeted Metabolomic Screen Reveals Changes in Human Plasma Metabolite Profiles Following Consumption of Fresh Broccoli Sprouts
Author(s) -
Housley Lauren,
Magana Armando Alcazar,
Hsu Anna,
Beaver Laura M.,
Wong Carmen P.,
Stevens Jan F.,
Choi Jaewoo,
Jiang Yuan,
Bella Deborah,
Williams David E.,
Maier Claudia S.,
Shan Jackilen,
Dashwood Roderick H.,
Ho Emily
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
molecular nutrition and food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.495
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1613-4133
pISSN - 1613-4125
DOI - 10.1002/mnfr.201700665
Subject(s) - sulforaphane , metabolomics , cruciferous vegetables , metabolite , biochemistry , food science , biology , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , bioinformatics , genetics , cancer
Scope Several lines of evidence suggest that the consumption of cruciferous vegetables is beneficial to human health. Yet, underlying mechanisms and key molecular targets that are involved with achieving these benefits in humans are still not fully understood. To accelerate this research, we conduct a human study to identify potential molecular targets of crucifers for further study. This study aims to characterize plasma metabolite profiles in humans before and after consuming fresh broccoli sprouts (a rich dietary source of bioactive sulforaphane). Methods and results Ten healthy adults consume fresh broccoli sprouts (containing 200 μmol sulforaphane equivalents) at time 0 and provide blood samples at 0, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h. An untargeted metabolomics screen reveals that levels of several plasma metabolites are significantly different before and after sprout intake, including fatty acids (14:0, 14:1, 16:0, 16:1, 18:0, and 18:1), glutathione, glutamine, cysteine, dehydroepiandrosterone, and deoxyuridine monophosphate. Evaluation of all time points is conducted using paired t‐ test (R software) and repeated measures analysis of variance for a within‐subject design (Progenesis QI). Conclusion This investigation identifies several potential molecular targets of crucifers that may aid in studying established and emerging health benefits of consuming cruciferous vegetables and related bioactive compounds.