Free Republic

A recent systematic review found that people who consumed more cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, had a 20% lower risk of colon cancer compared to those who consumed less. The researchers analyzed data from over 17 studies, comprising a total participant pool of 639,539, with 97,595 cases of colon cancer. Including 20–40 grams of cruciferous veggies has the best protective effect per gram. Apart from being a rich source of beneficial phytochemicals, including flavonoids, fiber, vitamin C, and carotenoids, cruciferous vegetables are also packed with glucosinolates. When chewed, these compounds break down into bioactive isothiocyanates,...

Broccoli Destroys Cancer-Causing BacteriumBy Katrina Woznicki in Washington From the Science & Technology Desk BALTIMORE (UPI) - A potent compound found in broccoli destroys the bacterium that causes ulcers and stomach cancers, new research released Monday reports. The compound, called sulforaphane, killed Helicobacter pylori, a tough, antibiotic-resistant bacterium that is responsible for thousands of cases of ulcers and stomach cancer worldwide. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore and at the French National Scientific Research Center in Paris, conducted laboratory tests on mice that showed sulforaphane killed two types of resistant strains of H. pylori both inside and outside...