Broccoli and cancer

What's in Cruciferous Vegetables?

Nearly all are excellent or good sources of vitamin C and some are good sources of manganese. Dark greens are high in vitamin K.

• Glucosinolates are compounds found in all cruciferous vegetables; Glucosinolates form isothiocyanates and indoles.

Other nutrients and phytochemicals vary:

• Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and rapini are all excellent sources of folate, a B vitamin.
• Broccoli is a good source of potassium.
• Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are good sources of dietary fiber and rich in magnesium.
• Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and rapini contain carotenoids such as beta-carotene.
• Red cabbage and radishes supply anthocyanins Other cruciferous vegetables provide different polyphenols, such as hydroxycinnamic acids, kaempferol and quercetin.

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