Eating Broccoli Prevent Cancer

Food plays a critical role, for both good and bad. New research continues to unlock the secrets of how foods (and nutritional supplements) influence every aspect of our physical and mental well-being or lack thereof. A quick example is the following:We have all been told that broccoli and the cruciferous vegetables help prevent cancer. But until now, we didn’t know how or why.
In an outstanding example of cellular rejuvenation, a study conducted at Georgetown University and reported in the British Journal of Cancer found that indole-3-carbinol, a chemical in vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, actually boosts DNA repair in cells and may stop them from becoming cancerous. This is a critical finding because DNA is the material inside the nucleus of cells that carries genetic information. If we are genetically predisposed to cancer, could this mean that we can repair our cells and thus prevent cancer simply by eating broccoli? It is certainly a fascinating premise, and scientists are ardently pursuing this line of study.
According to Professor Eliot Rosen, who led the research, “it is now clear that the function of crucial cancer genes can be influenced by compounds in the things we eat: Studies that monitor people’s diets and their health have found links between certain types of food and cancer risk. Our findings suggest a clear molecular process that would explain the connection between diet and cancer prevention.” As we’ve learned, carotenoids also show powerful chemoprotective properties. Do try to always buy organically grown vegetables—the pesticides and chemical fertilizers used on nonorganically grown vegetables may counteract the positive effects of these foods. Eating Broccoli making our body become stronger. Eat Healthy Foods!

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