Broccoli Protects Skin from Sun Damage

Add sunscreen to the list of broccoli’s health benefits. A new study suggests the potent vegetable may help protect the skin from sun damage.

Researchers found the compound sulforaphane, which is derived from broccoli sprouts, reduces the skin redness and inflammation caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Repeated sunburns are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer, and researchers say controlling the redness, known in medical terms as erythema, may be another way to fight skin cancer and sun-related skin damage...

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20071022/broccoli-protects-skin-from-sun-damage

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/22/AR2007102201377.html

Comments

[James Reno]

I eat broccoli every day. Many, many health benefits and loaded with nutrients.

James Reno
Raw-Food-Repair.com

[Eat Smart Age Smart]

It's always recommended by the dietician to have broccoli at any time of the day be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Broccoli is also used as a remedy for high blood pressure mostly because of the vitamin C it contains (even more so than an orange).