Summary
A family of vegetables known for their anti-cancer and anti-estrogenic properties, as well as just being generally 'healthy'.
They possess a set of compound unique to them, and may exert benefits through doses found in foods rather than supplementation.
What are other names for Brassica vegetables
Note that Brassica vegetables is also known as:
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussel Sprouts
- Kale
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Brassica vegetables for blood lipids and glycemic control
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that consumption of Brassica vegetables reduced total cholesterol to a small degree but did not affect other blood lipid parameters or markers of glycemic control.