Broccoli linked to reduced cardiovascular risk in people with diabetes
August 18th, 2008
Broccoli may reverse the damage caused to blood vessels by raised blood glucose in people with diabetes, according to a study published in the journal ‘Diabetes’. People with diabetes have a five-fold increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, which is linked to blood vessel damage. The newly identified compound in broccoli (and other brassica vegetables) is called sulphorafane and it’s positive effects includes production of enzymes which protect the vessels and a 73% reduction in cell-damaging molecules. Rich in other nutrients such as folic acid, iron, fibre and antioxidants, eating broccoli on a regular basis is deemed a positive step in terms of good health and disease prevention.
