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Broccoli is the vegetable with the highest nutritional contribution per unit of edible weight, which is why it is known as the super vegetable. Recommended for consumption at all ages, it is especially indicated for:
- Pregnant women, due to its high content of folic acid.
- To promote the good condition of the skin and mucous membranes due to its antioxidant or anti-aging effect on the skin.
- During menopause, as it contains calcium and acts as a phytoestrogen.
- To prevent hemorrhages due to its content of phylloquinone (the main source of vitamin K).
- For weight loss diets because it nourishes and provides very few calories.
- In cases of hypertension and high cholesterol because it acts on the liver, reducing the transport of cholesterol to tissues and minimizing the risk of thrombus formation.
- For convalescent and anemic individuals due to its iron and folic acid content.
- To protect the digestive system from the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria, the main cause of ulcers and gastritis.
- To detoxify our body, as the phytonutrients in broccoli increase the production of purifying enzymes.
- For the prevention of cataracts, as carotene and lutein reduce aging and macular degeneration by 23%, preventing a complete eye lesion reduction.