Cornelis MC, El - Sohemy A, Campos H. GSTT1 genotype modifies the association
between cruciferous vegetable intake and the risk of myocardial infarction.
A relationship
between cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and prostate cancer emerged more recently from epidemiologic studies, and a recent review of the literature suggested that the majority of studies supported a protective benefit of consuming cruciferous vegetables (20).
Consequently, evidence for an inverse association
between cruciferous vegetable intake and cancer risk provides relatively little information about the specific effects of indole -3-carbinol on cancer risk.
Furthermore, in men under the age of 65, there was an inverse relationship
between cruciferous vegetable intake and risk of prostate cancer (RR, 0.81; 95 % CI, 0.64 — 1.02, P for trend = 0.02), and organ - confined prostate cancer (RR, 0.72; 95 % CI, 0.54 — 0.97, P for trend = 0.007).
In addition, several case - control studies have shown that specific forms of the gene that encodes glutathione S - transferase, which is the enzyme that metabolizes and helps eliminate isothiocyanates from the body, may influence the association
between cruciferous vegetable intake and human lung and colorectal cancer risk (21 - 23).
«In terms of human research, studies suggesting a strong link
between cruciferous vegetables and thyroid disease are limited... The vast majority of the research supports the consumption of cruciferous vegetables to prevent thyroid cancer.»
Between the cruciferous crunch and a mayo - free dressing that gets its creaminess from nutty tahini, you've got the perfect side for your next barbecue!
Cornelis MC, El - Sohemy A, Campos H. GSTT1 genotype modifies the association
between cruciferous vegetable intake and the risk of myocardial infarction.
Not exact matches
But as a non-starchy vegetable root (not part of the
cruciferous gang, sadly), it tastes like a cross
between a potato and has the nice parts of celery: a sweet, yet subtle earthy celery taste.
One study (Maternal Intake of
Cruciferous Vegetables and Other Foods and Colic Symptoms in Exclusively Breast - Fed Infants; Journal of the American Dietetic Association Volume 96, January 1996) found a correlation
between infant colic and maternal intake of gassy vegetables, cow's milk, onions and chocolate.
In fact, in the late 90's, published studies indicated that there was a link
between protection against breast cancer and the consumption of
cruciferous vegetables.
[4] Multiple studies have shown that women who have consumed
cruciferous vegetables at least once a week had
between a 17 percent and 50 percent reduction in breast cancer risk for those consuming it every day.
A rainbow of produce: When you eat more foods that detoxify your body, such as
cruciferous vegetables, fruits, and nuts, you turn on nutrigenomic pathways, or the interactions
between your individual genetic makeup and dietary components that result in modulation of genetic expression.
In fact, the total glucosinolate concentration in most fresh
cruciferous vegetables falls
between 0.6 and 1.0 milligrams per gram.
There have been links
between raw
cruciferous vegetables and thyroid issues and if you have a thyroid problem do steam your greens first before adding to your smoothie or use salad greens.
However, 100 calories» worth of
cruciferous vegetables typically gives us somewhere
between one - third and one - half of a gram of omega - 3 fat (333 - 500 milligrams).
It was discovered that a powerful relationship exists
between IEL cells and specific chemical compounds found in green
cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli and cabbage.
Because the calcium content and availability is quite variable even
between different
cruciferous vegetables, and because many other plant foods contain smaller amounts of calcium that could contribute to the overall intake or, on the other hand, anti-nutrients that could detract from the overall intake, greater attention should be paid to this possibility if someone is attempting to meet their calcium requirement with plant foods alone.
The fiber and glucosinolates in
cruciferous vegetables also give them unique digestive support properties, including the ability to help regulate interactions
between Helicobacter pylori bacteria and the stomach wall.
Cruciferous veggies — these include cauliflower, sprouts, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli, and they contain
between 3 and six grams» net carbs in every 1 cup serving.
Some observational studies have reported significant associations
between high intakes of
cruciferous vegetables and lower risk of several types of cancer (1).