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Broccoli Sprout Extract Inhibits Growth of Breast Cancer Cells

• Breast Cancer Broccoli: Sulforaphane, a broccoli sprout extract, inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells. 

 
Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been shown to inhibit the growth of chemically induced breast cancer tumors in rats. Sulforaphane induces phase 2 liver detoxification enzymes and inhibits the growth of chemically induced mammary tumors n rats. Phase 2 liver detoxification helps the liver remove toxic chemicals from the body.

In this study researchers found that sulforaphane inhibits breast cancer cell growth, activates apoptosis, inhibits histone deacetylase (HDAC), and decreases the expression of key proteins involved in breast cancer proliferation in human breast cancer cells.

Researchers state “These results support testing sulforaphane in vivo and warrant future studies examining the clinical potential of sulforaphane in human breast cancer.”

Reference Source: Sulforaphane induces cell type-specific apoptosis in human breast cancer cell lines. Pledgie-Tracy A, Sobolewski MD, Davidson NE., Mol Cancer Ther. 2007 Mar;6(3):1013-21.

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Sulforaphane helps the liver remove toxic chemicals from the body. Sulforaphane improves the removal of heterocyclic amines that come from browning, grilling or burning meats and other foods.

Hamburgers have one of the highest quantities of heterocyclic amines. A hamburger patty is typically cooked at a very high temperature. The charred or blackened meat, vegetables and smoke contain the toxic heterocyclic amines. Heterocyclic amines are a risk factor for breast cancer, prostate cancer and several other cancers.

If you have a personal history of breast, prostate or colon cancer take a Sulforaphane capsule with your meals that contain grilled, broiled, baked or fried foods. Cook meats at low temperature. Don’t cook your well done or blackened. Use olive oil based marinade on vegetables and meat prior to cooking.

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Source: http://www.NaturalCanerReports.com

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