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BroccoProtect Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Designs for Health

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

BroccoProtect is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and antioxidant support, heart and digestive health, detoxification support.Based on those ingredients, 187 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are BroccoRaphanin(R). Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BroccoProtect by Designs for Health

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

BroccoProtect contains a single active ingredient: BroccoRaphanin, a concentrated extract from broccoli. The capsule also holds microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, and vegetable stearate as inactive ingredients to bind and fill the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Broccoli's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Broccoli for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Colorectal cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The research supporting broccoli for cancer prevention is limited. It's rated possibly effective for colorectal cancer prevention.

For breast cancer, bladder cancer, gastric cancer, and fibromyalgia, the evidence we have is insufficient to say whether it works or not — we don't have enough reliable data either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Broccoli as food is well tolerated by most people. A concentrated supplement, however, is less studied.

The safety notes in our data advise caution — concentrated extracts should not be taken without your doctor's approval. Loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain have been reported, especially at higher doses.

Allergic skin reactions are also possible.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Broccoli

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Broccoli.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 187 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on any medication metabolized by CYP2A6 or CYP1A2 — broccoli can reduce how well these drugs work. This includes medications for cancer, heart conditions, blood pressure, and mood disorders, among many others.

Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page to see if any of your drugs are affected.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may be worth considering if you're interested in colorectal cancer support and your doctor agrees it's right for you. But because it can significantly speed up how your liver processes certain medications, it's essential to check your exact drugs with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

The safety of concentrated broccoli extracts isn't fully established, so talk it over with them before you begin.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about BroccoProtect, straight from the product label.

Brand Designs for Health
Barcode (UPC) 879452002746
Net contents 30 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2013
DSLD ID 22341
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BroccoProtect by Designs for Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
879452002746
IngredientAmount% DV
BroccoRaphanin(R)500 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily with water or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Formulation

This product does not contain wheat, yeast, soy, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, artificial colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BroccoRaphanin(R) is a registered trademark of CS Health.

Seals/Symbols

GMP 800.847.8302 For details on DFH GMPs

General Statements

This product is manufactured in a NSF GMP registered facility

NOTICE: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.

General

BPT030

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

See for yourself

BroccoProtect by Designs for Health label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in BroccoProtect by Designs for Health

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

BroccoRaphanin(R)

Interacts with
187 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Sulforaphane Glucosinolate

Broccoli is a nutritious cruciferous vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, and plant compounds like sulforaphane that have drawn scientific interest for...

BroccoRaphanin(R) monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BroccoProtect by Designs for Health Drug Interactions

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187Drugs
187 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BroccoProtect with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

BroccoRaphanin(R)2 drug types · 187 drugs

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of fresh broccoli daily for 6-12 days can increase CYP1A2 activity by 10% to 200%. Induction of CYP1A2 activity by broccoli is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates

Theoretically, broccoli might reduce the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2A6.
Pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that eating 500 grams of broccoli daily for 6 days increases CYP2A6 activity by 135% to 550%. Induction of CYP2A6 activity is attributed to its glucosinolate constituents.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BroccoProtect, from the product label.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BroccoProtect by Designs for Health: Common Questions

Does BroccoProtect by Designs for Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BroccoProtect has a known interaction with 187 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BroccoProtect contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is BroccoProtect safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Broccoli as a food is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Concentrated extracts like this supplement are much less studied, though. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — they can help you weigh what's known against your individual situation.
What does BroccoRaphanin actually do?
BroccoRaphanin is a concentrated extract from broccoli that contains glucosinolates, the compounds responsible for the plant's health effects. The evidence suggests it may help with colorectal cancer prevention, though research for other cancers and conditions remains limited.
Can this supplement cause stomach upset?
Yes — loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain have been reported with broccoli extracts, especially at higher doses. These are usually mild and may settle over time, but if they're bothersome, mention it to your pharmacist.
Does BroccoProtect have any fillers or other ingredients besides the broccoli extract?
Yes — the capsule contains microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, and vegetable stearate to help bind and fill the capsule. These are standard inactive ingredients and present in small amounts.
Why is concentrated broccoli extract different from eating fresh broccoli?
Concentrated supplements deliver much higher amounts of broccoli's active compounds than you'd eat in food. The safety data for food-form broccoli is stronger, while concentrated extracts are less well studied — which is why the data advises caution and recommends checking with your doctor first.

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Sources & How We Checked

BroccoProtect's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Broccoli 5 references
  1. Kristal AR, Lampe JW. Brassica vegetables and prostate cancer risk: a review of the epidemiological evidence. Nutr Cancer 2002;42:1-9. PubMed
  2. Chakrabarti A, Prais L, Foulds IS. Allergic contact dermatitis to broccoli. Br J Dermatol 2003;148:172-3. PubMed
  3. Hakooz, N. and Hamdan, I. Effects of dietary broccoli on human in vivo caffeine metabolism: a pilot study on a group of Jordanian volunteers. Curr Drug Metab 2007;8(1):9-15. PubMed
  4. Kall MA, Vang O, Clausen J. Effects of dietary broccoli on human drug metabolising activity. Cancer Lett. 1997;114(1-2):169-70. PubMed
  5. Bauman JE, Hsu CH, Centuori S, et al. Randomized Crossover Trial Evaluating Detoxification of Tobacco Carcinogens by Broccoli Seed and Sprout Extract in Current Smokers. Cancers (Basel). 2022;14(9):2129. Published 2022 Apr 24. PubMed

See these in context on the Broccoli monograph →

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