Table 1 Origin of Nfr2-interacting nutrients
From: Nrf2-interacting nutrients and COVID-19: time for research to develop adaptation strategies
Nutrient | Â | Foods containing nutrient |
|---|---|---|
Berberine | Benzylisoquinoline alkaloid | European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, phellodendron, goldenseal, poppy, and tree turmeric |
Curcumin | Curcuminoid (phenol) | Turmeric |
EGCG | Catechin (polyphenol) | Green and white tea |
Genistein | Soy isoflavone | Soy-based foods including tofu, tempeh and miso |
Lactobacillus | Lactic acid bacteria | Fermented foods |
Quercetin | Flavonoid group of polyphenols | Found in many fruits (cranberries, lingonberries, black plums), vegetables (broccoli, capers, kale, red onion, radish, sorel, watercress), leaves (fennel), seeds, and grains |
Resveratrol | Stilbenoid (phenol) | Skin of grapes, blueberries, raspberries, mulberries and peanuts |
Sulforaphane | Isothiocyanate | Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbages |