Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea). Broccoli sprouts are rich in the chemical glucoraphanin, which might offer health benefits.

The glucoraphanin in broccoli sprout is changed to another compound called sulforaphane during digestion. This chemical has antioxidant effects which might help prevent cancer and liver problems.

People use broccoli sprout for prostate cancer, hay fever, asthma, sunburn, and many other conditions.

Don't confuse broccoli sprout with the mature broccoli plant, or with the chemical sulforaphane. These are not the same.