Broccoli could help manage weight gain
"The two functions of sulforaphane, newly uncovered by the current study, are expected to contribute to improvement of inflamation of the liver or adipose tissues and insulin resistance as well as to the prevention of lifestyle diseases," the study said.
The researchers fed mice a high-fat diet, with one group being fed the compound and the other being used as a control. After the experiment the researchers found that the mice that were given the supplement gained 15% less weight than the mice without.
The compound has been shown to have other health benefits as well, however, and can also be found in cruciferious vegetables like Brussels sprouts. Some studies have even found that the compound can help kill cancer cells while leaving normal cells alone and slow down the onset of arthritis.
source: nutraingredients-usa.com
