Broccoli microgreens contain appropriate amounts of vitamin C, higher Vitamin E levels than adult plants, but lower vitamin K, making them suitable for patients with impaired kidney disease. Studies have shown broccoli microgreens have up to 10 times more sulforaphane than mature broccoli.
And what does sulforaphane do you might wonder?
It neutralizes toxins. Phytochemicals like sulforaphane are antioxidants that cancel out free radicals. Free radical are tiny particles that weaken and damage healthy cells. They form in your body because of pollution, UV rays, food additives and preservatives, and even through natural processes like digestion.
It reduces inflammation. Because sulforaphane neutralizes toxins, it also calms inflammation in your body. Inflammation has been linked to several kinds of cancer. It may protect your DNA. Some studies have shown that sulforaphane blocks mutations in DNA that lead to cancer.
It may slow tumor growth. Sulforaphane has been shown to reduce the ability of cancerous cells to multiply. That means it may slow tumor growth or reduce its ability to spread to other parts of your body.
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