Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests. A University of Warwick team believe the key is a compound called sulforaphane found in the vegetable. It encourages production of enzymes which protect the blood vessels, and a reduction in high levels of molecules which cause significant cell damage.
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Monday, 11 August 2008
Broccoli may undo diabetes damage
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