Health Benefits of Broccoli
The following information states the major nutrients found in broccoli. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating broccoli.
The following information states the major nutrients found in broccoli. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating broccoli.
breast cancer. Glucosinolates, specifically indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane,
increase the excretion of the form of estrogen (2-hydroxyestrone) which is linked to
breast cancer. In preliminary studies, Indole-3-carbinol has also been shown to
arrest the growth of both breast and prostate cancer cells. Studies have also shown
that it increases the ability of the liver to detoxify toxic compounds and decreases the
growth of human papillomavirus (a virus linked to cervical cancer).
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
increase the excretion of the form of estrogen (2-hydroxyestrone) which is linked to
breast cancer. In preliminary studies, Indole-3-carbinol has also been shown to
arrest the growth of both breast and prostate cancer cells. Studies have also shown
that it increases the ability of the liver to detoxify toxic compounds and decreases the
growth of human papillomavirus (a virus linked to cervical cancer).
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Broccoli is low in calories and is
one of the most nutrient-dense
foods. It's an excellent source of
vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid,
and fiber. It's also a good source
of potassium, phosphorus,
magnesium, and the vitamins B6
and E. Broccoli also contains the
carotenoid lutein, glucosinolates,
and phytochemicals that have
tremendous anticancer effects.
Broccoli, like other members of
the cabbage family, has
demonstrated it's remarkable
anticancer effects, especially in
one of the most nutrient-dense
foods. It's an excellent source of
vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid,
and fiber. It's also a good source
of potassium, phosphorus,
magnesium, and the vitamins B6
and E. Broccoli also contains the
carotenoid lutein, glucosinolates,
and phytochemicals that have
tremendous anticancer effects.
Broccoli, like other members of
the cabbage family, has
demonstrated it's remarkable
anticancer effects, especially in
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