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Broccoli and grapefruit - part 1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 September 2013

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In a nutshell

Brassica vegetables (such as broccoli) have anti-carcinogen properties seen in animal, laboratory and observational studies.

Little data so far extends this to human clinical trials with these foods specifically. Genetic factors may be crucial in determining the extent to which individuals respond to this anti-cancer potential.

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Brief Report
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Arbor Clinical Nutrition Updates , Volume 256 , July 2006 , pp. 1 - 3
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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