EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 30 MIN
Episode 120: The Missing Enzyme Behind Eczema, Inflammation & Poor Detox
from Wholistic Living · host Marla Pietruszko
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 mattersLow myrosinase on stool tests explainedSulforaphane, NRF2, and glutathioneEczema, psoriasis, and chronic inflammationGut dysbiosis and detoxificationMold illness and histamine intoleranceHow cooking affects broccoli and cruciferous vegetablesBroccoli sprouts, mustard seed powder, and sulfur-rich foodsHormone balance, estrogen detox, and liver healthIf you struggle with eczema, skin issues, autoimmune symptoms, histamine reactions, poor detoxification, gut problems, or chronic inflammation, this episode is packed with science-backed holistic insights you do not want to miss.Equip Grass fed protein: www.equipfoods.com/MARLAWork with me: https://holisticspring.com/contactInstagram: www.instagram.com/wholistichomeopath
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