Episode 120: The Missing Enzyme Behind Eczema, Inflammation & Poor Detox
From Wholistic Living by Marla Pietruszko
May 20, 2026 · 31 min · Season 5 · Episode 120
About this episode
This episode explores the connection between myrosinase, gut health, and various health issues including eczema and inflammation.
In this episode of Wholistic Living, we dive into the powerful connection between myrosinase, gut health, eczema, inflammation, detoxification, and the microbiome. Learn why cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, arugula, cabbage, and broccoli sprouts may not provide their full benefits if the enzyme myrosinase is lacking or destroyed through cooking and poor gut health. We explore how low myrosinase activity on stool testing may reflect dysbiosis, poor microbial diversity, chronic inflammation, mold exposure, antibiotic damage, sluggish bile flow, and impaired detoxification pathways. Discover how this impacts sulforaphane production, NRF2 activation, glutathione, histamine intolerance, hormone balance, liver detoxification, autoimmune conditions, eczema, psoriasis, and skin inflammation. You’ll also learn practical ways to naturally increase sulforaphane activation, preserve myrosinase in foods, support gut bacteria involved in glucosinolate metabolism, and improve detoxification through nutrition and lifestyle.Topics covered: What myrosinase is and why it matters Low myrosinase on stool tests explained Sulforaphane, NRF2, and glutathione Eczema, psoriasis, and chronic…
People in this episode
Host: Marla Pietruszko
Topics covered
- myrosinase
- gut health
- eczema
- inflammation
- detoxification
- microbiome
- nutrition
Keywords
- myrosinase
- sulforaphane
- eczema
- detoxification
- gut health
- chronic inflammation
- microbiome
- nutrition
Mentioned in this episode
Products: myrosinase, sulforaphane, glutathione, broccoli, kale, arugula, cabbage, broccoli sprouts, mustard seed powder, sulfur-rich foods
Places: USA
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