Broccoli sprout extracts contain a molecule that activates a chemical pathway controlling the development of obesity. European researchers have investigated the exact role of this chemical, Nrf2.
The ADIPONRF2 (Targeting the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway in adipose tissue for obesity prevention and treatment) project looked into how manipulation of Keap1/Nrf2 signalling in adipose tissue affects the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Further details: A molecular kick-start to combat obesity