
Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds
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A meta-analysis of 17 studies reveals broccoli's glucosinolates break down into isothiocyanates, which help prevent colon cancer by detoxifying the body and killing damaged cells.
"Not only do ultraprocessed foods increase your risk of colon cancer, but healthier diets high in vegetables — especially cruciferous vegetables — decrease that risk." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Cruciferous vegetables — including broccoli as well as cauliflower, kale, cabbage and Brussels sprouts — have previously been identified as risk-reducers, but it was unclear what volume of consumption had this benefit.
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