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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Sulforaphane wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Probably helps
10 of 15 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Likely helps
6 of 7 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Potassium and Sulforaphane have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
99-500mg daily from supplements (food provides more)
With food to reduce GI upset, Spread throughout day, During/after exercise for athletes
Potassium Citrate or Potassium Gluconate
10-50mg sulforaphane (or equivalent from broccoli sprout extract)
With meals, Morning preferred
Stabilized sulforaphane (Prostaphane, Avmacol) or broccoli sprout extract with myrosinase
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Long-term
With excess or kidney issues
2-4 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Effect of changes in potassium intake on blood pressure: a dose–response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (2000–2024)
Clinical Kidney Journal (2025) · Meta analysis · n=2500
Dose-response analysis of RCTs from 2000-2024
Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis
Both supplements demonstrated greater reductions in SBP for the general population at lower dosages and longer treatment durations.
Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies
BMC medicine (2024) · Meta analysis · n=237036
Meta-analysis examining Potassium efficacy
Broccoli Consumption and Risk of Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Nutrients (2024) · Meta analysis · n=31292
In summary, the findings indicate that individuals suffering from some type of cancer consumed less broccoli, suggesting a protective biological effect of broccoli on cancer.
Do Brassica Vegetables Affect Thyroid Function?-A Comprehensive Systematic Review
International journal of molecular sciences (2024) · Systematic review
We analyzed the results of 123 articles of in vitro, animal, and human studies, describing the impact of brassica plants and extracts on thyroid mass and histology, blood levels of TSH, T3, T4, iodine uptake, and the effect on thyroid cancer cells.
Potential Effects of Bioactive Compounds of Plant-Based Foods and Medicinal Plants in Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis: A Systematic Review
Nutrients (2024) · Systematic review
Systematic review examining Sulforaphane efficacy
Based on meta-analyses showing significant improvements in Social Responsiveness Scale and irritability/hyperactivity scores. Effects were modest and required 4-10 weeks of supplementation. Limited to autism populations only.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Sulforaphane has a higher evidence score (5.5/10 vs 8.5/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For reduce inflammation, Potassium has a higher relevance score (85 vs 80).
No known interactions between Potassium and Sulforaphane have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.