Broccoli has been called a secret weapon in the fight against cancer

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Representatives of the cruciferous or cabbage family, namely broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, contain a chemical that can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.

Scientists from Beth Israel Medical Center have found that the use of a compound from broccoli affects the WWP1 gene, which is associated with many types of cancer. This helped slow the growth of tumors in cancer-prone laboratory animals.

A natural compound found in broccoli helps restore the normal function of the PTEN gene, which is responsible for susceptibility to cancer development, thereby reducing the risk of developing the disease.

To get the potential benefits of cabbage, you need to eat about 2.5 kg of Brussels sprouts a day, albeit raw. Therefore, the team of scientists is looking for other ways to use the inhibitor of the deadly WWP1 gene.