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Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli sprouts are likely safer and more nutritious than alfalfa sprouts.

September 22, 2010 |
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Broccoli Sprouts, 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 ratings

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P. Talalay, J.W. Fahey, Z.R. Healy, S.L. Wehage, A.L. Benedict, C. Min, & A.T. Dinkova-Kostova. Sulforaphane mobilizes cellular defenses that protect skin against damage by UV radiation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 104(44):17500-17505, 2007.

J.W. Fahey, P.J. Ourisson, & F.H. Degnan. Pathogen detection, testing, and control in fresh broccoli sprouts. Nutr J, 5:13, 2006.

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But what about broccoli sprouts, though? Check out this a study: they burn someone’s arm with a UV laser here and here. Same burn, but on this side they had first rubbed some broccoli sprouts on the skin and you can visibly see the cellular protection. And this is not like sun block. They washed the guys arm off and three days later did the same thing in a different spot. This spot had some broccoli sprouts rubbed on and washed off three days prior. Cells still protected.

But what about the risk of food poisoning? 5 million packages of broccoli sprouts were tested for bad bugs and what did they find? Harmful??? Harmless??? Helpful??? Less than one in a thousand containers contaminated, so I say go for it.

To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring watch the above video. This is just an approximation of the audio contributed by Dianne Moore.

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Dr. Michael Greger

Doctor's Note

Please feel free to leave any other comments or pose questions below. Want to know whether raw or cooked broccoli is better? Click here to find out!

For more context, check out my associated blog post, Breast Cancer Stem Cells vs. Broccoli.

  • http://nutritionfacts.org/members/KarenHyde/ Karen Hyde

    I intend to source some broccoli sprouts and try them :)

    • http://nutritionfacts.org/members/mgreger/ Michael Greger M.D.

      Karen: That’s great! If you like them they’re easy to sprout yourself!

      Please feel free to leave any other comments or pose questions below. Want to know whether raw or cooked broccoli is better? Click here to find out!

  • http://nutritionfacts.org/members/lynncs/ LynnCS

    I will trust certain suppliers that test for pathogens and continue to sprout. Best thing ever invented. I especially love the mixed salad seeds I’ve been using lately. Good variety. The label says,”Bottled by EasyGreen Factory Co.”

  • Michael Greger M.D.
  • Michael Greger M.D.

    Please feel free to check out my associated blog post, Breast Cancer Stem Cells vs. Broccoli!

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  • kurley

    Since I turned 74, I’ve been quite interested in foods and their health. In my early days, I lived on a farm in PA.born 1/1/39. All foods were grown or bought fresh. When I went to college, I learned about fruit and vegetables in stores, and the chemicals that were used. Life continued and I ate anything I could buy cheaply (I didn’t really know about the difference. Currently I have a routine I and am sticking to my diet – fresh fruit for lunch, and fresh vegetables as an appetizer before evening. All is well and delicious, ….”healthy as a horse” they say.! This web page is a very valuable place t go. THANK YOU!

  • http://www.facebook.com/suzannethomasallen Suzanne Thomas

    I love broccoli sprouts and grow them at home! It is cheaper to grow your own and they are always harvested at the perfect time. If you want to grow your own fresh sprouts, check out http://www.sproutology.com

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