Broccoli slows arthritis, researchers think

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23847632


Run-of-the-mill broccoli still contains glucoraphanin, just a bit less

Eating lots of broccoli may slow down and even prevent osteoarthritis, UK researchers believe.

The University of East Anglia team is starting human trials following on from successful lab studies.

Tests on cells and mice showed that a broccoli compound - which humans can also get from Brussels sprouts and cabbage - blocked a key destructive enzyme that damages cartilage.

They are asking 20 patients to eat a daily dose of "super-charged" broccoli.

[get the red out]

1. Great!

I love broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are my favorite veggie! I should be in good shape on arthritis!

[EC]

3. Brussel sprouts too.

and I like them better, don't get stuck in my teeth.

[BuddhaGirl]

4. interesting news!

Cruciferous veggies also help the body deal with xenoestrogens

[SheilaT]

5. Another endorsement for eating a wide variety

of real food.