Dionysia's Healthy Mission

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BROCCOLI




v     New broccoli sprout study show benefits carry into the offspring’s adulthood. Eating broccoli sprouts during pregnancy may provide your kids with life-long protection against cardiovascular disease, according to a research team led by Bernhard Juurlink at the University of Saskatchewan.
v     Broccoli packs a powerful punch to bladder cancer cells, according to new information from Ohio State University.
v     Broccoli may bolster the body’s defenses against heart disease and stroke.
v     The original press release on broccoli sprouts and cancer prevention.
v     Now cholesterol too? A study from Japan show that 1 cup of broccoli sprouts a day for 1 week lowers bad cholesterol, increases well.
v     Broccoli sprouts may be useful to protect retina. A study shows protection of retina in mice. Very technical.
v     Broccoli sprouts may sooth airway inflammation.
v     Sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts may rejuvenate the immune system.
v     According to a study by the National Academy of Sciences, sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular problems of hypertension and atherosclerosis.