{"id":166933,"date":"2022-12-22T15:52:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=166933"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:44:06","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-broccoli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-broccoli\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Broccoli<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Broccoli<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Broccoli for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Broccoli?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Broccoli<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Broccoli<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Broccoli, earlier popularised in Western countries, is now gaining renewed interest globally. Broccoli, a yummy vegetable that looks like a mini-tree with several branches and flower heads, is slowly becoming a serious contender as the next superfood. The scientific name of Broccoli is Brassica oleracea<\/em>. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family, other members include cabbage, cauliflower, kale, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The members of this family are rich in vitamins, minerals, glycosides, dietary fibers etc. Due to its high nutritional value, broccoli is also known as the \u201cCrown jewel of nutrition\u201d. It is a winter-season crop cultivated largely along the Mediterranean region1<\/a><\/sup>. There are several ways in which broccoli is consumed this versatile ingredient can be used in various recipes, as a standalone ingredient in salads, steamed and sprinkled with seasoning of choice and consumed as a side dish, stir-fried or boiled, and prepared as a soup 2<\/a><\/sup>. Let us know more about this superfood\u2019s benefits, nutritional value and side effects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Broccoli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBroccoli contains various nutritional components that are given in the table below. They are rich in a variety of compounds, like vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, sulfur containing compounds, anticancer and antioxidants.\u00a0Nutritional value of broccoli (florets)2<\/a>,3<\/a>,4<\/a>,5<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Total Protein<\/strong>: 2.57 (25.6%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Fat<\/strong>: 0.4g (3.94%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 6g (59.46%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre<\/strong>: 3.0 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 45.83 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/strong>: 54 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/strong>: 18.83 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 4.65 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 7.01 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 145 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Beta-Carotene<\/strong>: 30.6 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lutein<\/strong>: 85.5 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a><\/strong>: 93.2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/a><\/strong>: 71 micrograms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K<\/a><\/strong>: 102 micrograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Broccoli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientific literature has found that the consumption of Broccoli shows numerous properties as those mentioned below which may be:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Anti-inflammatory\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Antioxidant\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Immunity booster\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cardioprotective\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Anti-ageing 2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Broccoli for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of Broccoli are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Broccoli for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Broccoli contains a biochemical compound, sulforaphane which has anticarcinogenic properties. Liu et al. conducted a study in 2017 to assess the effect of broccoli on targeting squamous cell carcinomas in vitro and in-vivo. The study 6<\/a><\/sup> results showed broccoli had a positive impact on cancer and caused tumor suppression. This may indicate that consumption of broccoli may help in avoiding the occurrence of cancers, however, more human studies to support these claims are needed.\u00a0<\/p>
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