Goitrin ((S)-Goitrin), a product of glucosinolate-myrosinase reactions, is a potent inhibitor of thyroid peroxidase. Goitrin can inhibit iodine utilization by the thyroid. Goitrin also exhibits anti-influenza virus (H1N1) activity.

Demethoxycurcumin is a potential additive natural product in combination with chemotherapeutic agents in drug-resistant cancers.

N-Benzyloctadecanamide is a distinct class of secondary metabolites in Lepidium meyenii Walp. (Maca).