Phytochemical in vegetable family helps to combat plaque for healthy hearts

New research suggests that the chemical sulforaphane in vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, rapeseed (canola), radish, turnip, mustard greens and watercress activates a protein protecting against heart disease. The protein combats plaque buildup in the cardiovascular system, promoting fluid blood flow. The work was done by the Imperial College, London.

The study provides a possible explanation for how green vegetable consumption can promote a healthy heart, researchers said.

The findings have wide implications for prevention of cardiovascular disease through dietary choices that involve more vegetables. Peter Weissberg of the British Heart Foundation observes, “the biogeochemistry revealed in this research could lead to more targeted dietary or medical approaches to prevent or lessen disease that leads to heart attacks and strokes.”

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