Therapeutic Properties of Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in vitamin A, iron, vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, zinc, phosphorus and nutrients. Over recent years researchers have identified a wide range of therapeutic properties associated with broccoli.
Prevent osteoarthritis – a British study revealed that broccoli contains a compound called sulfophane which may help fight osteoarthritis.
Protect your skin against the effects of UV light – broccoli may help prevent skin care, not by eating it though, but by applying it directly to the skin. An article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that the damaging effects of UV(ultraviolet) radiation can be appreciably reduced with the topical application of a broccoli extract.
Reverse diabetes heart damage – eating broccoli promotes the production of enzymes that help protect heart blood vessels and reduce the molecules that damage them.
Reduce cancer risk –eat broccoli just three times each month and you could potentially reduce the chance of developing bladder cancer by around 40 percent, according to experts at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, USA.
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