Health Benefits of Broccoli
Growing up we were all forced to eat broccoli by our parents, no matter how badly we hated it. These days eating broccoli may not be so arduous for some, but for those who still need convincing, those little green trees really are good your heart.
Researchers have discovered that a nutrient, sulforaphane, which is most commonly found in broccoli, is essential in protecting arteries. Once ingested, sulforaphane activates a protein called Nrf2, which in turn reduces inflammation and potential disease at high-risk areas, particularly around the bends and branches of arteries.
Although the studies and tests were conducted on mice, Professor Peter Weissberg, the medical director at the UK charity British Heart Foundation, found the research fascinating.
“As well as adding evidence to support the importance of eating ‘five-a-day’, the biochemistry revealed in this research could lead to more targeted dietary or medical approaches to prevent or lessen disease that leads to heart attacks and strokes,” he told health research website NutraIngredients.com.
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