- A large analysis of 17 studies with over 639,000 participants found that eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts reduces colon cancer risk by 20%.
- Researchers identified the “sweet spot” for protection as 20–40 grams daily (about half a cup of broccoli), with benefits plateauing beyond that amount.
- The protective effects are linked to compounds like sulforaphane, which block cancer-causing enzymes, reactivate tumor suppressor genes, and disrupt cancer cell growth.
- Geography and cooking methods matter—protective effects
were stronger in North America and Asia, where quick steaming or
stir-frying preserves bioactive compounds, compared to Europe and
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