Super Broccoli Lowers Bad Cholesterol
Diet rich in high glucoraphanin broccoli reduces plasma LDL cholesterol: Evidence from randomised controlled trials
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Surprising Findings
Standard broccoli had no significant effect on LDL cholesterol, even though it’s widely promoted as heart-healthy.
Public health advice has long encouraged broccoli for cholesterol, but this study shows only the high-glucoraphanin version works — meaning most broccoli on store shelves may not help.
Practical Takeaways
Switch to high glucoraphanin broccoli (look for brands like 'Beneforté') — eat 400g per week (about 5–6 florets daily) for 3 months to lower LDL by 5–7%.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Standard broccoli had no significant effect on LDL cholesterol, even though it’s widely promoted as heart-healthy.
Public health advice has long encouraged broccoli for cholesterol, but this study shows only the high-glucoraphanin version works — meaning most broccoli on store shelves may not help.
Practical Takeaways
Switch to high glucoraphanin broccoli (look for brands like 'Beneforté') — eat 400g per week (about 5–6 florets daily) for 3 months to lower LDL by 5–7%.
Publication
Journal
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
Year
2015
Authors
C. Armah, C. Derdemezis, M. Traka, J. Dainty, J. Doleman, S. Saha, W. Leung, J. Potter, J. Lovegrove, R. Mithen
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Claims (10)
The special broccoli has about three times more of a key compound called glucoraphanin than regular broccoli, and that’s what makes it different.
Even when broccoli is cooked and frozen, it still lowers bad cholesterol, meaning our gut bacteria can turn its natural compounds into something beneficial.
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.
Whether people have certain common gene versions doesn’t change how much their bad cholesterol drops when they eat high-glucoraphanin broccoli.
This special broccoli lowers bad cholesterol about as much as other well-known heart-healthy foods like oats or plant sterols.