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Broccoli Pill can Fight Cancer

by Dr. Trupti Shirole on Dec 6 2014 3:58 PM

Scientists have developed a pill from broccoli that can fight cancer, by slowing its growth and halting its spread.

 Broccoli Pill can Fight Cancer
A pill that can fight cancer has been developed from broccoli by scientists of drug company Evgen. The pill acts by slowing the cancer growth and halting its spread.
Sulforaphane, a naturally occurring but highly unstable compound found in broccoli and other vegetables of the brassica family, including brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage has anti-cancer and neuroprotective properties.

Eygen has a patent for the drug. A stabilized version of Sulforaphane is used which can be delivered as a tablet or capsule.

Source-Medindia


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