Type 2 diabetes patients who received placebo, broccoli sprouts powder, 5 grams daily or 10 grams daily, for 4 weeks showed the following results. Total cholesterol was decreased 6.9%, 13.6%, and 10.1% respectively. LDL was lowered by 3%, 14.9% and 10.5% respectively. HDL was decreased by 13.9%, 13%, and 4.6% respectively. Triglycerides were lowered by 6.9%, 7.2% and 18.7% respectively. Fasting blood sugar was reduced by 1%, 13.1% and 19.3% respectively. (32)
The effects of broccoli sprouts powder containing high concentration of sulphoraphane (a compound that exhibits anti-cancer, and antimicrobial properties) on insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients was examined in 81 patients who were randomly assigned to receive 10 grams per day of broccoli sprouts powder (n = 27), 5 grams per day broccoli sprouts powder (n = 29) and placebo (n = 25) for 4 weeks. Glucose and insulin concentration, glucose to insulin ratio and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index were measured. HOMA-IR is a formula used to measure insulin resistance estimated from fasting glucose and insulin levels. After 4 weeks, consumption of 10 grams per day broccoli sprouts powder resulted in a significant decrease in insulin levels and HOMA-IR index. These results indicate that broccoli sprouts may improve insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic patients. (32)