Is Broccoli Good For Dogs? How It Fights Cancer And Disease (Especially Sprouts)
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- Can dogs eat broccoli? The fact is, cruciferous veggies contain an important anti-inflammatory substance that can fight cancer and chronic disease. Here's how ...
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Broccoli sprouts lowered HDAC activity in dogs: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...
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Sulforaphane activates phase II liver detox: bit.ly/3qox8VE
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So a few years back, Researchers at Purdue University found that dogs that ate their veggies three times a week or more had a whopping 90% decrease in cancer risk. So that’s certainly reason enough to feed your dog veggies - but there’s something in cruciferous veggies in particular that makes them the king of all veggies. So what are cruciferous vegetables? These are members of the cabbage family and include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower - and cabbage of course. They’re rich in vitamins and minerals, but their biggest claim to fame is a little compound called sulforaphane. This is what makes cruciferous veggies a potent enemy of cancer cells.
Sulforaphane has the unique ability to activate something called the Nrf2 pathway - and this pathway turns inflammation off in your dog. Now, that probably sounds simple and not all that exciting - but here’s the thing you have to remember - virtually every chronic disease in the body is caused by chronic inflammation. Heart disease, liver failure, kidney failure, pancreatitis, cancer, joint disease - they’re really all the same disease - they’re only different because the body-wide inflammation has affected one organ more noticeably than the rest. Keeping inflammation down in your dog is the single most important thing you can do for his health. Let me say that again because it’s really important - inflammation is the enemy of old age.
So there are 3 really critical ways sulforaphane can help your dog fight dangerous inflammation. First, it fights cancer. And it does this in several ways, but mainly by inhibiting enzymes that cause defects in your dog’s DNA and cause tumors to grow and spread. And researchers actually found this to be true in dogs - they gave them broccoli sprout powder and saw a reduction in this enzyme activity.
Now the second way sulforaphane can help reduce your dog’s risk of cancer and other disease is by detoxifying the liver. Your dog’s liver helps exit inflammatory toxins from his body - things like pesticides, chemicals and molds. Sulforaphane activates phase II liver detoxification, which makes toxins water soluble so they can just be squirted out with the urine. Plus, it activates enzymes that protect your dog’s DNA from damage from any toxins the liver is pulling out of the body.
And finally, sulforaphane is a really potent antioxidant. Most dogs don’t have enough antioxidants to protect them - and when they don’t, then dangerous free radicals build up in the body and damage the cell membranes and organs. This causes aging and disease - even in young dogs. I mentioned earlier that sulforaphane activates the anti-inflammatory Nrf2 pathway - when this happens, it activates important antioxidant enzymes all through your dog’s body - which cleans up those harmful free radicals before they get out of control and damage the organs they live in. And just like the antioxidants from blueberries, sulforaphane can cross the blood-brain barrier and increase antioxidant activity in the brain - and of course, in the liver too.
OK, so hopefully I’ve convinced you to feed your dog cruciferous veggies every day - but not all cruciferous veggies contain the same amount of sulforaphane. The best source is broccoli - but not all dogs love broccoli and it can really make dogs fart. So here’s a little known secret - pound for pound, sprouts contain a lot more sulforaphane than adult plants. So the #1 source of sulforaphane - and the best activator of Nrf2 next to expensive ozone therapy - is broccoli sprouts. They contain nearly 100 times more sulforaphane than broccoli does. In fact, most of the studies I cited use sprouts for this reason. I did some math to make sure your dog gets a therapeutic dose of sulforaphane, which is .1 to .5mg/kg body weight. So that means a large sized dog would need about a half cup daily. And dogs are less likely to get the farts with sprouts, so that’s another bonus. If you’re feeding broccoli or other cruciferous veggies, you either need to feed them raw and mulched up or lightly steam them for no more than 3 minutes and below 155 degrees Fahrenheit because heat destroys the enzyme that activates sulforaphane.
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My fur baby Zoey was diagnosed with bladder cancer and was recommended for chemo And was told she had 6 months or less to love.As an alternative I took her off of all grains and started cbd oil and menu of veggies including broccoli blueberries and meat protein. She has now outlived her death sentence of 6months it has been three years since she was diagnosed with cancer.
Wow! That's wonderful! Broccoli is a powerful veggie!😀
Great news.
Hi in the same situation my dog got cancer i bought cbd oil but can give me recips cook for him. Please and glad your dog doing well sending love hugs postive fibes ❤️❤️❤️
I feed her twice a day and give the vitamin once a day
@@elissharelegance1526 vitamin?
I steam pumpkin, carrot , broccoli for my dog . Just a small portion also blueberries
Thank you for covering this topic I like how you cover different topics that the normal person wouldn’t think about. Absolutely the best channel on UA-cam thank you God bless
You're so welcome!
People think it is weird my Labrador LOVES vegetables. She loves any vegetable I have ever fed her. Minus lettuce...lol
That's great!!
One of my dogs loves to eat my kale from the garden he is polite and won't help himself but if I pick some leaves he will eat many of them
Thanks I love your videos soo much great teachings here
This is a game changer, I currently purchase these and sometimes they go bad in my refrigerator not anymore, I’m adding these to my dogs diet, I appreciate this advice thanks for sharing!!
Thank you💜
You're welcome😀
Yes♥️ we feed those veggies, daily, too
Wonderful!
Thank you for the video! What do you think about the connection between cruc. vegs and thyroid health?
Dana, all your video's hit it out of the park! Simple and rational steps to keep our pets healthy ! No Brainer! Thank you so much for teaching us all this good info! I have a raw feeding co-op and offer a minced veggie mix that is packed with all these great nutrient dense veggies ! And like you said, science backs up how great these veggies really are!
Thanks Lisa! ❤🙂
I have been juicing greens and other veggies for myself for years as a nutritional supplement on top of my usual pretty healthy diet. Just a shot of juice in the morning minimum. I used to compost the pulp and use it for gardening, but since there is obviously still a significant amount of phytonutrients left in the pulp, I started to mix it into my pups raw food diet. I know dogs don't really need too much bulk in their stool, but being the opportunistic omnivores that they are, there seems to be no issue with the added fiber. As a matter of fact, when she is devouring a bone such as a lamb shank, the pulp is great at preventing blockage. Nobody likes to digitally unplug their dog if you know what I mean.
Haha, I know what you mean! Only dog people get this. 😉
my dog always picks out the broccoli or any veges . No matter what and my dog has been battling chronic skin infections. Our vets r not any help just keep giving her antibiotics, medicated baths and sprays. She is on a special diet but she still has breakouts. Over the years I have made her stews with veges not fully cooked as that is they way I eat mine but she will not eat them. I feel so bad for my girl. She is 12. Never had any allergies until she was 11 yrs old. Healthy all the time but the last year has been very expensive and disappointing. Again our vets r not into patient teaching and recommendations except for the medications. Sniff. Love the info on the video as I totally agree with all
Have you tried buying broccoli sprouts and hiding them in the middle of a meatball? Sometimes that can trick the dog into eating them!
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM I make my brocolli sprouts. However, my dog is on a prescription diet . I use to make stews for her and put some of the sprouts in there. But she cannot have anything but the hills z/d diet as she has chronic skin infections since she turned 9 yrs old. Its been a real challenge so she is off all other foods but still has out breaks. Thank u for your response.
I'm having trouble finding any broccoli sprouts, but I did run across alfalfa sprouts. Would those work?
Alfalfa isn't a cruciferous veggie, so no. It needs to be cruciferous to have sulforaphane. You can buy powdered broccoli sprouts I bet.
I have a couple of questions if you don't mind and have the time to answer. I once read that the head of the broccoli had something that wasn't beneficial to dogs but the stalk was wonderful for them so I always give my dog the stalks and we eat the heads. Does that sound correct to you?
The other question is about fermenting the cabbage. I understand that fermented foods are full of natural probiotics and are very beneficial to dogs and have always wanted to prepare cabbage in that manner but have always been concerned about the salt that it used in the process. If you have any thoughts I'd very much appreciate hearing them.
Thank you for sharing so much wonderful information and helping so many dogs
Truth be told, I'm not a fan of too many fermented foods in the diet, although some is certainly fine. The value of the gut bacteria is that they literally ferment food for your dog - which makes fermented foods perhaps unnecessary. The other issue with fermented food is that it can be high in histamines, which can cause itchiness, so not all dogs can tolerate fermented foods. If you're worried about salt and want your dog to have fermented food, try some nice kombucha, kefir made with goat milk or a water kefir. And, yes, the stems offer the same health benefits as broccoli heads, just less vitamin A I believe. Good questions, thanks!
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM Thank you SO much for taking the time to answer. I used to give the water kefir grains to my dog on occasion as so many people do but was concerned as to whether the benefits would outweigh the fact that there is so much sugar (even after 2 days fermenting it still tastes sweet). Delighted to find someone who actually knows what they are talking about recommend it.
Do I need to purée my broccoli sprouts? Also is the broccoli sprout powder as effective?
Broccoli sprout powder is a wonderful alternative if you don't have access to fresh sprouts!
Sprouts are more digestible than mature plants so you shouldn't need to puree them. To get the most sulforaphane out of them, lightly mince them with a knife or puree them quickly about 5 minutes before serving.
Would freeze-dried or air-dried broccoli have the same health benefits (enzymes)?
Thanks for all your helpful tips ❤❤❤
I was wondering the same thing because she did mention dried broccoli powder, and I have a little dehydrator which keeps it at a natural state only drying it out turning it into a little crunchy treat great question!!
My puppy would eat a little broccoli when he was younger, now he turns his nose up at it. He loves carrots and courgettes. Has far as I am aware, broccoli is high in histamine and histamine intolerance can be a cause of inflammation. I've had to put myself on low histamine menu's and take anti-histamines to reduce the overload due a serious allergic reaction. Also if people are having any oral issues they should avoid cauliflower and broccoli.
You could try giving him broccoli sprouts. They are a powerful source of sulforaphanec, which is great for detoxing the liver and full of antioxidants.
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM I had fun growing them a couple of years ago. Might do some more this year.
Broccoli is a low histamine food - unless it's fermented.
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM There is some disagreement amongst the scientific community about what is high histamine and what is low histamine. One of the histamine intolerance specialists that I was listening too mentioned that broccoli is high histamine and so is pineapple that also surprised me. Although the doctors agree that a lot more research has to be done on histamine and food. Vegetables certainly were a factor in my histamine overload.
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM do you know where broccoli sprouts are available? I can't find them in the stores.
Mrs Dana I just read that cruciferous veggies must be well cooked because they have a goitrogenic properties, so should I keep steam the broccoli just for 3 min in low temperature or should I fully cooked cruciferous veggies????
Yes, we suggest if you want to cook broccoli, steam it lightly for no more than 3 minutes at 158 F or less. This will keep most of the nutrients intact.
For a 100lb dog, how much raw broccoli would you suggest per day? I’ve been feeding broccoli in their raw diet, just not daily, I’ve been switching it up with spinach brussel sprouts, celery and on very rare occasions carrots.
I would give broccoli sprouts instead since they have more sulforaphane. Give about half a cup daily.
Dang it...I only have frozen broccoli. Guess I'd better buy some organic raw. Thank you for the video.
You're welcome😀
I regularly feed broccoli to my baby not sprouts btw thank you but can boiling of broccoli work or I should feed it raw
We suggest to serve the broccoli and sprouts raw. Raw broccoli has more sulforaphane than cooked broccoli. That’s because heat can destroy nutrients. If you must cook it, steam it lightly for no more than 3 minutes at 158 F or less. This will keep most of the nutrients intact.
in my area sprouts are very rare can I feed broccli directly rather than broccoli
How effective is this for a dog with the skin cancer version of hemangiosarcoma, with a lesion? To look at him you wouldn't know he has cancer. He survived a tumor with TTM & YB, no traditional treatment. Diagnosed 4/2022.
I am considering buying organic Freeze dried Broccoli Sprouts powder. How much should I feed my 11 pound Shih-poo? He eats twice a day , raw food, 1/2 cup twice a day? I was thinking about a teaspoon of organic Sprouts powder? Is that too much, once a day? Thanks love Dog Naturally!
Hi Kathy, here is a helpful guide on how much broccoli sprout powder to give!
www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/reasons-your-dog-needs-sulforaphane/#h-how-much-should-your-dog-eat
Make sure the powder is freeze dried or there wont' be much sulforaphane. But 1/8 tsp daily should be fine.
Fantastic video but it’s hard to hear her over the music.
Thank you for the feedback!
Can we give the dogs sulforaphane pills instead? ?
You can, but you also need myrosinase.
Raw broccoli sprouts or powder?
Here is a great article that goes into more detail on how to pick the right type for your dog! www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-dogs-eat-broccoli/
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM I just purchased broccoli sprouts powder freeze dried. Is this what my dog needs? Freeze dried? Manufacturer is koya. They claim freeze dried is best.
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM koyah is manufacturer.
I am already giving her raw broccoli but I suspect mammary gland tumor because only one nipple is producing white substance which is located near the leg, what should I do
Hey Joy! It would be best to have your dog seen by a vet so you can know for sure what is going on with her. Then we would be happy to make some recommendations for you!
What is the dosage for 10 lbs dog ?
If you’re using Manuka honey internally start your dog off slow and use half of the dose below, increasing gradually:
1/2 tsp twice a day for a small dog - under 20 lbs
Once your dog has had time to adjust you can slowly increase to the full amounts recommended! :)
If my dog has diagnosed kidney failure, can he eat broccoli sprouts?
I read that the rosettes of the broccoli weren’t good for my dog that has cancer of the bladder. Just give my doggy the broccoli stalk. Help!!
how much should I give to 20 kg dog
You also want to serve the broccoli and sprouts raw. Raw broccoli has more sulforaphane than cooked broccoli. That’s because heat can destroy nutrients. If you must cook it, steam it lightly for no more than 3 minutes at 158 F or less. This will keep most of the nutrients intact. Remember, vegetables shouldn’t be more than 10% of his diet (5% for sprouts).
www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-dogs-eat-broccoli/#h-how-to-safely-feed-broccoli-to-your-dog
How much broccoli is safe for dogs?
If it’s the first time you’ve fed your dog broccoli, start slow … begin with 1 tsp for a small dog and 1 tbsp for a large dog. Give it to him as a treat or add a small amount to his dish.
Watch how he reacts. If he doesn’t get any digestive upset you can add a bit more next time.
But remember broccoli (and other vegetables) shouldn’t make up more than 10% of your dog’s diet. And because sprouts are so nutrient-dense, keep them under 5%.
@@DogsNaturallyMagazineDNM thank you so much 😊
when my dog eats broccoli, which he loves, he never stop farting
Try sprouts instead - you'll notice less farting!