Eating a specific type of broccoli with more of a natural compound called glucoraphanin for 3 months lowers bad cholesterol more than regular broccoli does.

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Diet rich in high glucoraphanin broccoli reduces plasma LDL cholesterol: Evidence from randomised controlled trials

Randomized Controlled Trial

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People who ate a special kind of broccoli with more glucoraphanin for 12 weeks saw their bad cholesterol drop by about 5–7%, while those who ate regular broccoli saw almost no change—so the special broccoli really works better.

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Diet rich in high glucoraphanin broccoli reduces plasma LDL cholesterol: Evidence from randomised controlled trials

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DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201400863

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