It is rich in fiber, beta carotene (provitamin A), vitamin C and K, minerals, antioxidants (zinc, selenium).
They also contain substances that help improve body resistance and provide extra protection by stimulating an antioxidant to improve the working enzyme that responsible for detoxification of carcinogens and remove them from the body.
Thiocyanate (sulfurophanos), contained in broccoli and in all cruciferous has anti-cancer properties.
Broccoli is a source of vitamin K, essential for blood clotting mechanism, also plays an important role in bone metabolism.
It also has antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) which is associated with an anti-aging process ("antiaging").
It is important to know way of presenting broccoli to keep all its good properties, you need to saute or steam it. We recommend at least one serving per day.
In summary we can say that the broccoli has some benefits :
- Is a source of fiber (also useful for preventing colon cancer) and has a low calorific value.
- Prevent the formation of cancer cells.
- Encouraging the action of protective enzymes.
- Have antioxidant components
- Improve prostate function and sperm.
