From And For The Heart, My Dear Valentine: Broccoli

So mama was right when she told us to eat our broccoli! Research has shown that broccoli may contain nutrients that lead to a healthier heart. Broccoli has been known to help reduce the risks of cancer because it contains antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. With this new information about broccoli it could become a POWER vegetable in the fight against disease.

A new study using lab rats supports this new information about broccoli and the heart. In the study broccoli extract was given to a group of rats for one month. When compared to the control group of rats, the broccoli fed rats had improved heart function. In a part of the experiment the rats were given less oxygen than normal; the group of rats that been fed broccoli had less heart muscle damage. Researchers believe that the effects from the broccoli are from its high concentrations of substances that increase levels of thioredoxin. Thioredoxin is a protein that protects the heart.

So for this Valentine's Day don't forget to get that special someone some BROCCOLI!



http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080121091349.htm