Plant nutrition

Por qué no basta con comer más brócoli - Supersentials
Why eating more broccoli isn't enough
The glucosinolate content in conventional broccoli is unpredictable. The cultivated variety, agricultural pressure on yield, transportation, and storage reduce bioactive compounds before they reach your plate. Four scientific studies document... Read more...
Sulforafano y Alzheimer - Supersentials
Sulforaphane and Alzheimer's
I have watched several family members—great aunts, great uncles—slowly fade into oblivion. Lose their identity. Forget their history. And, above all, forget us. That kind of experience leaves its mark.... Read more...
Por qué las crucíferas son distintas del resto de los vegetales - SUPERSENTIALS
Why cruciferous vegetables are different from other vegetables
Not all vegetables produce the same. And that has real consequences for what you eat. Not all vegetables produce the same When you compare a carrot to broccoli, the most... Read more...
Glucorafanina en el brócoli: variedad, cultivo y concentración real - SUPERSENTIALS
Glucoraphanin in broccoli: variety, cultivation, and actual concentration
Broccoli is one of the most studied vegetables of recent decades. Hundreds of publications associate it with effects of clinical interest, mainly through a compound called sulforaphane. So you eat... Read more...
Biodisponibilidad de los nutrientes: ¿por qué absorbes el 5% de algunos suplementos? - Supersentials
Nutrient bioavailability: why do you absorb 5% of some supplements?
When you see "500 mg of vitamin C" on a label, that number tells you nothing about how much vitamin C your body will actually absorb. Two products with exactly... Read more...
Sulforaphane e inflamación: mecanismos, Nrf2 y evidencia clínica en humanos - SUPERSENTIALS
Sulforaphane and inflammation: mechanisms, Nrf2 and clinical evidence in humans
What is sulforaphane? Sulforaphane (SFN) is an isothiocyanate that is formed when glucoraphanin (GR), present in high concentrations in broccoli seeds and sprouts, comes into contact with the enzyme myrosinase.... Read more...
Sulforafano y colesterol: Analicemos este estudio clínico - SUPERSENTIALS
Sulforaphane and cholesterol: Let's analyze this clinical study
What is sulforaphane and the role of glucoraphanin Sulforaphane is a bioactive compound that is formed from glucoraphanin , its precursor, a glucosinolate naturally present in cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale,... Read more...
Antioxidantes: por qué los microgreens son diferentes a cualquier otro antioxidante natural - SUPERSENTIALS
Antioxidants: Why microgreens are different from any other natural antioxidant
Natural antioxidants are a central topic in nutrition: curcumin, green tea, berries, vitamin C, resveratrol, and even spirulina are often presented as key ingredients for combating oxidative stress. However, there... Read more...
Microgreens nutrición: Su valor nutricional y su relevancia dietética - SUPERSENTIALS
Microgreens nutrition: Their nutritional value and dietary relevance
General nutritional characteristics of microgreens Three features explain why microgreens have become the subject of so much research. Nutrient density per gram In the microgreen stage, the seedling accumulates reserves... Read more...
Vitamina A: ¿Para qué sirve? - Supersentials
Vitamin A: What is it for?
What exactly is vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves in fat and can be stored in the body, primarily in the liver. The term "vitamin... Read more...
Sulforafano: qué es, cómo actúa y por qué su forma de alimento completo es superior - SUPERSENTIALS
Sulforaphane: what it is, how it works, and why its whole-food form is superior
What is sulforaphane? Sulforaphane (SFN) is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate found primarily in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and radish. Interestingly, sulforaphane itself does not exist within the... Read more...
Glutatión: el antioxidante maestro que fabrica tu cuerpo - Supersentials
Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant Your Body Makes
What is glutathione? Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glycine, and glutamate. Its simple structure belies its enormous importance. Unlike external vitamins, glutathione is not obtained... Read more...
Microgreens : qué son y por qué son el ingrediente estrella en SUPERSENTIALS - SUPERSENTIALS
Microgreens: what they are and why they are the star ingredient in SUPERSENTIALS
If you're interested in healthy eating, you've probably heard of microgreens . These tiny plants are revolutionizing nutrition thanks to their incredible nutrient density and versatility in the kitchen. At... Read more...
Trichoderma: un aliado natural contra el moho - SUPERSENTIALS
Trichoderma: a natural ally against mold
When we think of fungi, we usually associate them with disease or decay. However, beneficial fungi also exist in nature, capable of protecting and strengthening plants. One of the most... Read more...
Microgreens en el espacio, nutrición en gravedad cero - SUPERSENTIALS
Microgreens in space: nutrition in zero gravity
Microgreens have become a superfood here on Earth, but their role goes far beyond that: they are also helping to define how we will feed ourselves in space. Their rapid... Read more...