Horseradish

Research indicates anti-inflammatory effects and potential cancer-preventive properties due to glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, supporting some traditional uses.

Benefits

Aids digestion
acts as a diuretic
possesses anti-inflammatory and potential cancer-preventive properties.

Key compounds

Glucosinolates (sinigrin)isothiocyanates (allyl isothiocyanatesulforaphane)phenolics (kaempferolkaempferol glucosides)

Best for these goals

Aids digestionacts as a diureticpossesses anti-inflammatory and potential cancer-preventive properties.

How to use it

Dried root, fresh root

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Do not use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or with kidney disorders, stomach/intestinal ulcers, stomach inflammation, hypothyroidism, excess stomach acid, or gastroesophageal reflux. | Interactions: Consult a healthcare practitioner if taking thyroid replacement medications or antacids.

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