Broccoli

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Overview

Broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica, is a member of green Cruciferous Vegetables.

   

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Immune System

 Broccoli may possess demonstrable Cancer preventative properties:  [1]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Cancer - Bladder and may improve survival in Bladder Cancer patients.  [2]

 Broccoli may be especially effective for preventing Cancer - Breast(due to the ability of its constituent - Indole-3-Carbinol - to increase the excretion of the form of Estrogen (16-hydroxyestrone) linked to Breast Cancer).  [3]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  [4]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Leukemia (due to the Sulforaphane content of Broccoli).  [5]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Cancer - Lung.  [6]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Melanoma (due to the Sulforaphane content of Broccoli).  [7]

 Broccoli may help to prevent Cancer - Ovaries (due to the Indole-3-Carbinol and Phenethyl Isothiocyanate (PEITC) content of Broccoli). 

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