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[Diego55]

Hi, I’ve been looking into sulforaphane(sold as Prostaphane in France), and I’ve read that it may have antidepressant and anxiolytic-like effects. My main interest is using it to help with my generalized anxiety and depression.

 

However, I’ve also come across several posts where people reported that sulforaphane increased anxiety, irritability, or caused sleep problems. This seems to contradict the potential benefits for anxiety and depression that I’ve read about.

 

Has anyone here tried sulforaphane for anxiety or depression, and if so, what was your experience?

 

Thank you!

[tempestcha]

Hi, using both Prostophane and BROQ, I can confirm the anti anxiety effect and, to a smaller degree - anti-depressant effect. I take it daily for this and I've tried everything for anxiety - I mean everything and this is the only thing that works for me. Check out Amazon reviews for BROQ and note the amount of people claiming the same. As you know, everyone's system is different, so that would account for opposite effect on some. Side note: the active ingredient or Sulforaphane is temperature sensitive. I've received pills during the peak of summer that were not as effective so I had to quadruple the amount of pills to achieve the same effect. Check out Dr. Rhonda Patrick's videos on youtube - she's dedicated research on Sulforaphane and possible alternatives. Good luck to you!

Edited by tempestcha, Yesterday, 03:44 PM.

[Diego55]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s encouraging to hear that you’ve found something that works for anxiety, especially after trying so many other options - I’m in the same boat. I didn’t realize Sulforaphane is temperature-sensitive, but since it’s winter here in Europe, that shouldn’t be a problem right now. I’m planning to try Prostaphane since Dr. Rhonda Patrick recommends it (it’s pricey but hopefully it will be worth it.)

I wonder, how long did it take for you to notice an improvement in your anxiety? And how much Sulforaphane do you take daily? Thanks!

[tempestcha]

It's been a while but If I remember correctly the effect was noticeable within a few days or a week. I take three BROQ pills per day - one pill over the RDA. This from BROQ's website: "Guaranteed to deliver a minimum of 25mg sulforaphane per serving". Side note: Until recently, BROQ was made by the same company that manufactures and sells Prostaphane. Supposedly BROQ improved the formula and it's now manufactured in the US. I hope it works for you!