Evidence supporting the use of: Broccoli
For the body system: Prostate
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Broccoli is scientifically recognized for its potential benefits in supporting prostate health, largely due to its high content of glucosinolates, which are converted in the body to biologically active compounds such as sulforaphane. Several epidemiological studies have suggested that higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, is associated with a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer. For example, a 2007 study published in the journal PLoS Medicine found that men who consumed more than one serving of cruciferous vegetables per week had a lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who consumed less. Laboratory research has demonstrated that sulforaphane can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and promote apoptosis (cell death) in vitro and in animal models. Additionally, sulforaphane appears to modulate genes involved in detoxification and antioxidant defense, which may further contribute to its protective effects on prostate tissue. While these findings are promising, most of the direct evidence comes from laboratory or animal studies, and large-scale, long-term human clinical trials are still limited. Nonetheless, the existing body of research provides a strong scientific rationale for the use of broccoli and its bioactive compounds in supporting prostate health.
Other ingredients that support Prostate
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)beta-sitosterol
sesame
boron
broccoli
campesterol
turmeric
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
flaxseed
gamma tocopherol
genistein
gokhru
green tea
HMR lignan
indole-3-carbinol
lignans
lycopene
mixed carotenoids
nettle
parsley
phytosterols
plant sterols
pollen
pomegranate
pumpkin
pygeum
quercetin
saw palmetto
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
selenium
soybean
sterols
stigmasterol
tomato
vitamin D
watermelon
zinc
bee pollen
lingzhi
Equol (proprietary)
hydrangea
herbal blend (proprietary)
Apigenin
Alchornea
Alpha phytosterol
Allium tuberosum
Anti-aromatase
Brassica
berry
Brazil nut
Ba Ji Tian
Bee products
Borassus aethiopum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cucurbita
Cynomorium
Cruciferous
Crinum latifolium
Decursin
Daidzein
Dwarf Nettle
Ellagic Acid
Fish
Fatty acids
Fireweed
Garlic
Hygrophila
Isoflavones
Isothiocyanates
Massularia acuminata
Monounsaturated Fat
Nigella Seed
Pedalium
Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC)
Phytoestrogens
Rhabdosia rubescens
Soy
Selenocysteine
Selenomethionine
Sitosterol
Safed musli
Soy Protein
Shilajit
Triterpenes
Typhonium flagelliforme
walnut
Other body systems supported by broccoli
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Breasts
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Heart
Hepatic System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Male Reproductive System
Mucus Membranes
Nerves
Ovaries
Prostate
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System (Bones)
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Products containing broccoli
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Balanced Immune
Designs For Health
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Metagenics
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Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Chai
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Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Vanilla
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Clear Change Daily Essentials
Integrative Therapeutics
Curcumax Pro
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Detoxication Factors
Integrative Therapeutics
Detoxication Factors
Pure Encapsulations
DIM Detox
Designs For Health
EssentiaGreens™
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FemGuard+Balance™
Metagenics
GlutaClear®
Pure Encapsulations
HM Complex
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HM Complex
Thorne
Hormone Advantage DIM Advantage
Vitabase
Life's Essentials Plus
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Liquid Multivitamin
Pure Encapsulations
Liver G.I. Detox
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Methlyated Resveratrol Plus
Designs For Health
PaleoGreens®
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PaleoGreens®
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PhytoBiome™
Metagenics
PhytoGanix® Tropical Fruit
Designs For Health
Primal Multi™
Vitabase
Prostate Complex (Formerly Prostate Complete)
Metagenics
SulforaClear®
Pure Encapsulations
Th1 Support
Douglas Laboratories
Ultra I-3-C
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Ultra Preventive
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Ultra Preventive
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Ultra Preventive ®-EZ Swallow
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Ultra Preventive® X
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Ultra Protein Green
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Berry
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Chai
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Vanilla
Pure Encapsulations
UltraDetox 10-Day Pure Pack