Brussels Sprouts
Description
Brussels Sprouts are a type of Cruciferous Vegetable.
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea gemmifera (also known as: Brassica oleracea gemmiferra)
Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
Immune System
Brussels Sprouts may help to prevent many forms of Cancer: [1]
Brussels Sprouts may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [2]
Brussels Sprouts may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [3]
Brussels Sprouts may help to prevent Cancer - Liver. [4]
Brussels Sprouts (at least three servings per week) may reduce the risk of Cancer - Prostate (by almost 50%) (this effect is likely to be due to the Indole-3-Carbinol content of Brussels Sprouts). [5]
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