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Broccoli may fight bacteria that causes gastritis and cancer

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The sprouts of broccoli may combat a common bacterium in the stomach, which can lead to gastritis and gastric cancer. A survey conducted in Japan and published in the journal, Cancer Prevention Research shows that daily intake of broccoli sprouts improves gastritis.

The protective effect of broccoli was first observed in laboratory rats and was first tested in humans. The shoots of dark-green vegetable contain a substance called sulforafano, which has antibiotic capacity and acts on the bacteria that lives in the stomach of people suffering from gastritis. The Helicobacter pylori is linked not only with gastritis but also with the cancer of the stomach. The rates of occurrence of malignant tumor of the stomach is growing worldwide.

To prove the benefit of the consumption of broccoli sprout the researchers followed the patients with tests that measure the presence of bacteria. Were used in the measurement of urea breath and immunological and inflammatory factors in blood and faeces. Patients received a portion of about 100 grams of broccoli sprouts for a day or the same amount of alfalfa sprouts for at least eight weeks.

The main difference is the fact that the shoots of alfalfa does not contain sulforafano. Participants in the group of broccoli showed a significant reduction in the presence of Helicobacter pylori demonstrated in blood and respiratory tests. Although the study show a decrease in infection of the stomach by the bacteria, the prevention of gastric cancer through the control of other risk factors, including the consumption of meat smoked to excess, smoking and obesity.



Source: G1

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