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Testing 123 Broccoli

Testing 123 Broccoli

Many species in broccoli’s plant family are crucial components of human diets globally [4]. Regular consumption of these vegetables offers numerous health advantages and specifically provides several benefits (Figure 2):

• It contains abundant vitamins C, K and A, along with minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron. These nutrients act as antioxidants, helping to protect the body from oxidative stress and reducing inflammation [5,6].
• It is rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestion, increases feelings of fullness and contributes to a healthy digestive system [6].
• It promotes eye health through its high vitamin A content and the presence of antioxidants [12].

It contains abundant vitamins C, K and A, along with minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron. These nutrients act as antioxidants, helping to protect the body from oxidative stress and reducing inflammation [5,6]. It is rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestion, increases feelings of fullness and contributes to a healthy digestive system [6]. It provides various antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, β-carotene and several flavonoids, which help shield cells from free radical damage [7]. It possesses potential anti-cancer properties due to its glucosinolate content, which the body can transform into cancer-fighting compounds [8,9,10].