Scientists think the broccoli works by turning on certain body signals that reduce cholesterol, but this idea comes from mouse studies, not from proof in people.

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

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

This study shows that eating a special kind of broccoli lowers bad cholesterol in people, but it didn’t check how or why it works—so we still don’t know if the proposed body pathway is real in humans.

Source Study

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

Score: 75

DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201400863

Similar Assertions

This special broccoli lowers bad cholesterol about as much as other well-known heart-healthy foods like oats or plant sterols.

88%

The special broccoli lowers bad cholesterol equally well whether your cholesterol was already high or just a little elevated, but regular broccoli only helps if your cholesterol was already high.

82%

This broccoli lowers a blood marker linked to heart disease, but it hasn’t been shown to prevent heart attacks or strokes.

80%

Eating this special broccoli lowers bad cholesterol but doesn’t change good cholesterol, overall cholesterol, or fat levels in the blood.

80%

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.

79%