IL10 and colitis: Sulforaphane, found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.104 According to research on DSS-induced colitis in mice, sulforaphane treatment greatly improved both the colitis symptoms and the health of the damaged epithelial layer.105 Research indicates that sulforaphane stimulates BMDMs to increase the production of interleukin-10 (IL-10).