We have all heard these words “Eat your greens” especially when it comes to green leafy vegetables that are rated as some of the best foods. Similarly green vegetables have also been called ‘superfoods’ as the green colour itself contributes in many ways to keeping us healthy.
Broccoli
Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var italica, in the cabbage family Cruciferae is one of the most nutritious and studied vegetables. It is a powerhouse of nutrients reputed to benefit digestion, the cardiovascular system and the immune system being rich in fibre, potassium and vitamins C, B6 and A. Broccoli contains sulforaphane which is a very potent antioxidant that helps to stop the spread of some types of cancers.
Evgen Pharma PLC (LON:EVG) is a clinical stage drug development company focused on cancer and neurological disease. Their pipeline is based on their proprietary Sulforadex® technology, and includes a number of synthetic, stabilised analogues of the naturally occurring compound sulforaphane.