Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : December 6, 2014 12:06 PM IST
In the past we have learnt about the various benefits of broccoli. However, now there are more reasons to love this green-queen. Scientists have now developed a new pill from broccoli that can fight cancer. This new pill can reduce the chances of the disease striking in, slowing its growth and halting its spread.
What makes broccoli the anti-cancer vegetable?
Dr Stephen Franklin, chief executive of drug company Evgen, said that a wealth of academic research has identified the anti-cancer and neuroprotective properties of sulforaphane, a naturally occurring but highly unstable compound found in broccoli and other vegetables, the Daily Express reported. He said that their exciting Sulforadex technology unlocks the commercial potential of sulforaphane for the first time through the creation of a patented, stabilised version which can be delivered as a tablet or capsule. (Read: Cancer in India the 10 most common types you should be aware of)
How far are we from having the anti-cancer pill?
Evgen plans to float on the stock exchange to rise up to 20 million pounds to help fund studies with 50 breast cancer patients at The Christie Hospital in Manchester, 90 brain haemorrhage patients in Southampton, and prostate cancer sufferers in the US. Sulforaphane is found in vegetables of the brassica family, including brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage but is present in particularly high levels in broccoli. (Read: 6 symptoms of prostate cancer all men should know)
Source: ANI
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