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Broccoli could be a kind of panacea for cancer
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Scientists involved in finding new effective ways to fight cancer have made a sensational statement. It turns out that broccoli can become a kind of panacea for this disease, since eating this product can increase protective enzymes in breast tissue.
Scientists used the molecule sulforaphane, which is prescribed to patients from the first day of diagnosis of this terrible disease.
Sulforaphane is produced by the body when you consume glucoraphanin, a compound found in broccoli. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli have long been linked to a reduced risk of diseases ranging from arthritis to cancer, but the mechanism by which they work remains unclear. Researchers at the Food Research Institute (FRI) believe that sulforaphane may improve cancer-fighting capabilities by helping maintain a healthy balance of antioxidants in the body to combat the effects of dietary, environmental and other carcinogens.
For effective results, broccoli should be consumed three to four times a week. This will help slow down the growth of cancer cells and increase the level of protective enzymes in breast tissue. The study also found that broccoli consumption can stop the development of stem cell cancer that is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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