Broccoli: A Multi-Faceted Vegetable for Health: An In-Depth Review of Its Nutritional Attributes, Antimicrobial Abilities, and Anti-inflammatory Properties

Abstract

Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, has recently gained considerable attention due to its remarkable nutritional composition and numerous health benefits. In this review, the nutritional aspects of broccoli are examined, highlighting its rich nutrient content and essential bioactive compounds. The cruciferous vegetable broccoli is a rich source of several important nutrients, including fiber, vitamins (A, C, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, and iron), and antioxidants. It has also been shown to contain bioactive compounds such as glucosinolates, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol, all of which have been shown to have significant health-promoting effects. These chemicals are known to have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. This review article aims to comprehensively examine the diverse spectrum of nutrients contained in broccoli and explore its medicinal potential to promote human health.

In Vitro and In Vivo Insights into a Broccoli Byproduct as a Healthy Ingredient for the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging through Redox Biology

“…Consumption of broccoli and its compounds has been linked to several benefits for health . These effects are often attributed to the abundance of micronutrients and phytochemicals in broccoli.…”

“…Consumption of broccoli and its compounds has been linked to several benefits for health. 24 These effects are often attributed to the abundance of micronutrients and phytochemicals in broccoli. Therefore, the extract from broccoli byproducts investigated in the present study was characterized.…”

Label-free Raman imaging for screening of anti-inflammatory function food

“…The main components of the selected plant-based formula JC were the extracts of broccoli, Portulaca oleracea L. (PO), l -glutamine, sodium copper chlorophyllin, and psyllium (PS), a composition representative of plant-based supplements. Broccoli, a vegetable rich in antioxidants, has demonstrated significant health-promoting effects including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects ( Ruhee & Suzuki, 2020 ; Syed et al, 2023 ). PO possesses the concomitant function of both medicine and foodstuff and acts as an antioxidant and immune-modulator of Th1 and Th2 responses ( Rahimi, Ajam, Rakhshandeh, & Askari, 2019 ).…”

Free Fatty Acid Determination in Broccoli Tissues Using Liquid Chromatography–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

“…Broccoli has become very popular due to its health benefits and various nutritional and bioactive components. It is a source of important minerals (e.g., potassium, calcium, and iron) as well as vitamins C, A, E, and K, while it is also a rich source of dietary fiber, amino acids, and antioxidants, such as polyphenolics and flavonoids (e.g., quercetin) [ 3 , 4 ].…”

“…To date, several reviews centering on the health benefits of broccoli and its bioactive constituents have been published [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Importantly, broccoli contains glucosinolates, secondary metabolites that produce bioactive isothiocyanates upon hydrolysis.…”