Study confirms safety, cancer-targeting ability of nutrient in broccoli, other vegetables, researchers say
Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
Sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that helps them prevent cancer, has been shown for the first time to selectively target and kill cancer cells while leaving normal prostate cells healthy and unaffected. The findings are another important step forward for the potential use of sulforaphone in cancer prevention and treatment.