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Broccoli - Richest in Sulforaphane -

BROCCOLI – Works by stimulating a gene called GST which controls the production of Glutathione, the body’s own anti antioxidant which activates the destruction of Phase II enzymes that are responsible for the destruction of cancer causing chemicals.

Because our body is stimulated to produce this potent anti-oxidant, the amount of anti-oxidant present in the body is many times more than any supplement can provide.

Broccoli Sprouts Have 20-50 Times More Sulforaphane than Mature Broccoli and More than Any Other Vegetable or Fruit.

USES

ANTI CANCER - Broccoli, because of its high provision of Sulforaphane, is ranked first in the United States National Cancer Institutes list of all around , anti-cancer vegetables. I'm still looking for the exact document for this)

Specifically, the sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts stimulates the production of Phase II enzymes which are responsible for the destruction of both internally produced and from external exposure cancer causing chemicals.

ATHEROSCLEROSIS -The high antioxidant content of broccoli and its role in the in the stimulation of Glutathione synthesis helps prevent LDL or 'bad cholesterol' from forming plaques in the arteries and causing to heart disease and stroke.

ULCERS - In earlier literature one reads that Cabbage/Cabbage juice and Radish can be used to treat and cure ulcers. More recent literature, generated by research in 2007 at Johns Hopkins, among others, seems to demonstrate that broccoli sprouts help prevent ulcers.

FATIGUE - One of the nicest, unexpected, easily noticeable benefits of Broccoli sprouts is that they really give a nice boost in energy levels...more pep.

WEIGHT LOSS - Another noticeable benefit is that it brings about a loss of weight. It has been noted by many takers of Super/Veggies Broccoli that they lose about 15-20 pound (but not more) in 10-30 days and jelp maintain this loss.

GENERAL NUTRITION BENEFITS - The vitamin C, Vitamin A, Carotenes, Vitamin E, Luteins and Fiber contents of broccoli improve general nutritional status and help ward off chronic diseases. Natural, Organic Nutritional Supplements

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HEALTH INFO/NOTES

BROCCOLI PHYTONUTRIENTS AND THERAPEUTICS

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF BROCCOLI - as described in 1985.
Lower risk of cancer – This was the listing for broccoli in a book published in 1985.

We’ll consider some of the benefits ascribed to broccoli up to 1985 and then update the data to 2008.

Broccoli tops the list as the best fighting vegetable against:
Cancer of the esophagus
Cancer of the stomach
Cancer of the colon
Cancer of the lung
Cancer of the larynx
Cancer of the prostate
Cancer of the mouth and
Cancer of the pharynx.

Like many vegetables, broccoli is rich in carotenoids, Vitamins, etc. But what makes broccoli and other members of the Brassica family different is their content of glucosinolates. When eaten, Glucosinolates provides us with Sulforaphane and Indole-3- carbinol … phytochemicals effective against cancer and other diseases.

All other members of the broccoli Cruciferous/Brassica relatives, such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, radish, horde radish, water cress and others, contain such sulfur based chemicals..

There is good, pre 1985 literature pertaining to broccoli and cancer. For example, Dr. S. Graham reported that the risk of rectal and colon cancer was cut significantly, by ½, in people that ate ½ cup of broccoli 21 times a month than in people that ate it less than 10 times a month.

Similarly, broccoli protected smokers and non-smokers against lung cancer. People that ate broccoli, and other dark green vegetables, only 3 times a week had double the risk of developing lung cancer than people what ate the green every day.

Another study done in the 1950s by the Army, reported that broccoli, better than other vegetables studied, protected animals exposed to lethal doses of radiation by some 65%. By the way cabbage, a cousin of broccoli, protected the animals by some 52%.

WHAT should be noted here is that, in the older studies, nothing is mentioned about Sulforaphane, Class II enzymes, glutathione, gene modulation , Broccoli Sprouts, great anti-oxidant properties and protection against heart disease, ulcers etc. THE MOST EXCITING THING ABOUT BROCCOLI IS THE PROPERTIES OF BROCCOLI SPROUTS.THIS INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY.

YOUR HEALTH INFO/NOTES

Your Health Info/Notes
Dr. Peter Pantel, Ph.D. 41 0-823-6663

BROCCOLI - POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS - as described in 1985.

Broccoli tops the list as the best fighting vegetable against cancer, at 1985 literature:
Cancer of the esophagus
Cancer of the stomach
Cancer of the colon
Cancer of the lung
Cancer of the larynx
Cancer of the prostate
Cancer of the mouth and
Cancer of the pharynx.

We’ll consider some of the benefits ascribed to broccoli up to 1985 and then update the data to 2008
Like many vegetables, broccoli is rich in carotenoids, Vitamins, etc. But what makes broccoli, and other members of the Brassica family, different is their content of Glucosinolates. When eaten Glucosinolates provides us with Sulforaphane and Indole-3- carbinol … phytochemicals effective against cancer and other diseases.

All other members of the broccoli cruciferous relatives, such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, radish, horde radish, water cress and others, contain such sulfur based chemicals..

There is some older literature pertaining to broccoli and cancer. For example, Dr, S. Graham reported that the risk of rectal and colon cancer was cut significantly, by ½, in people that ate ½ cup of broccoli 21 times a month than in people that ate it less than 10 times a month.

Similarly, broccoli protected smokers and non-smokers against lung cancer. People that ate broccoli, and other dark green vegetables, only 3 times a week had double the risk of developing lung cancer than people what ate the green every day.

Another study done in the 1950s by the Army, reported that broccoli, better than other vegetables studied, protected animals exposed to lethal doses of radiation by some 65%. By the way cabbage, a cousin of broccoli, protected the animals by some 52%.

WHAT should be noted here is that, in the older studies, nothing is mentioned about Sulforaphane, Class II enzymes, glutathione, gene modulation , Broccoli Sprouts and protection against heart disease, ulcers etc. THE MOST EXCITING THING ABOUT BROCCOLI IS THE PROPERTIES OF BROCCOLI SPROUTS.THIS INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY.

HEALTH INFO/NOTES
Dr. Peter Pantel, Ph.D.

Lutein, Zeaxantin and Zink reduce risk of Macular Degeneration.
Those who consume the most lutein and zeaxanthin least likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Macular Degeneration - The macula is part of the eye that allows the eye to see fine details at the center of the field of vision. Degeneration of the macula is most noted in an aging person, and results in loss of vision at the center fo the field of vision ... resulting in near blindnes.

Accoding to this study, people whose diets contained the most lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc had the least risk for going blind in the center of the field of vision.

Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, followed over 2000 men and women for 5 and 10 years. Scientists also measured nutrients in the diet (not synthetic or concentrates) including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cyptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, vitamins A, C and E, iron and zinc.

Those who consumed the most lutein and zeaxanthin were 65% less likely to develop Age Related Mcaular Degeneration.

Those who consumed just above average amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin were 34% less likely to develop early signs of AMD (reticular drusen), compared to those below average.

Those who consumed the most zinc were 44% less likely to have any type of AMD compared to those who consumed less zinc. Doctors noted that the results support results reported in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, a large multi-center U.S. study funded by the National Eye Institute that followed 4,700 participants and found that antioxidants protect against AMD.

The richest sources of Lutein and Zeaxanthin are Marigold petals (about 20 times more than spinach), dark green vegetables such a spinach, kale and collard greens, carrots, Super/Veggies and egg yolk(but yolks introduce the cholesterol factor.

Ophthalmology: July, 2007.

Help Prevent Macular Degeneration

HEALTH INFO/NOTES
Dr. Peter Pantel, Ph. D.
410-823-6663

Lutein, Zeaxantin and Zink reduce risk of Macular Degeneration.
Those who consume the most lutein and zeaxanthin least likely to develop age-related macular degeneration
Accoding to this study people whose diets contained the most lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc had the least risk for going blind in the center of the field of vision, a condition known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, according to a new study.



Researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, followed over 2000 men and women for 5 and 10 years. Scientists also measured nutrients in the diet (not synthetic or concentrates) including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cyptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, vitamins A, C and E, iron and zinc.



Those who consumed the most lutein and zeaxanthin were 65% less likely to develop Age Related Mcaular Degeneration. Those who consumed just above-average amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin were 34% less likely to develop early signs of AMD (reticular drusen), compared to those below average.



Those who consumed the most zinc were 44% less likely to have any type of AMD compared to those who consumed less zinc.Doctors noted that the results supported results reported in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, a large multi-center U.S. study funded by the National Eye Institute that followed 4,700 participants and found that antioxidants protect against AMD.



Ophthalmology: July, 2007.