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Review
. 2023 Jul 7;12(7):1157.
doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12071157.

Broccoli: A Multi-Faceted Vegetable for Health: An In-Depth Review of Its Nutritional Attributes, Antimicrobial Abilities, and Anti-inflammatory Properties

Rahamat Unissa Syed  1   2 , Sivakumar Sivagurunathan Moni  3 , Mohammed Khaled Bin Break  2   4 , Weam M A Khojali  2   4   5 , Mohammed Jafar  6 , Maali D Alshammari  4 , Karim Abdelsalam  7 , Soha Taymour  7 , Khetam Saad Mutni Alreshidi  8 , Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha  9 , Syam Mohan  9   10   11
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Review

Broccoli: A Multi-Faceted Vegetable for Health: An In-Depth Review of Its Nutritional Attributes, Antimicrobial Abilities, and Anti-inflammatory Properties

Rahamat Unissa Syed et al. Antibiotics (Basel). .

Abstract

Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, has recently gained considerable attention due to its remarkable nutritional composition and numerous health benefits. In this review, the nutritional aspects of broccoli are examined, highlighting its rich nutrient content and essential bioactive compounds. The cruciferous vegetable broccoli is a rich source of several important nutrients, including fiber, vitamins (A, C, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, and iron), and antioxidants. It has also been shown to contain bioactive compounds such as glucosinolates, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol, all of which have been shown to have significant health-promoting effects. These chemicals are known to have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. This review article aims to comprehensively examine the diverse spectrum of nutrients contained in broccoli and explore its medicinal potential to promote human health.

Keywords: anti-cancer; anti-inflammatory; antibacterial; antioxidant; broccoli; cruciferous vegetable; medicinal properties; nutritional powerhouse.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that no conflict of interest are associated with this study, either financially or otherwise.

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