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Broccoli is a species of plant with the scientific name Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis and its Vietnamese name is broccoli. Broccoli sprout extracts are made medicinally and are known as Broccoli pills. Let's find out what Broccoli drug works and how to use it in the article below.1. What is Broccoli?
Broccoli medicine has the main ingredients are extracts from Broccoli (broccoli) or broccoli sprouts.On the market, there are Broccoli preparations, which are prepared in the form of a solution for injection under the skin with a concentration of 0.025g/mL or as oral tablets with a concentration of 250 mg.
2. What are the uses of Broccoli?
Broccoli is believed to have been domesticated in ancient Rome from wild cabbage, and it was introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. Broccoli is usually boiled or steamed, and It is recognized as a functional food with many health benefits for the body.Broccoli is a good source of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium, as well as carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamins C and K. Broccoli sprouts consumed because of its higher glucosinolate content. The glucosinolates give broccoli its distinctive flavor and are influenced by growing methods. Broccoli sprouts contain a lot of glucosinolates, so they are used as raw materials for drug extraction. Broccoli is effective in lowering blood cholesterol: Studies have shown that broccoli extract has the effect of lowering blood cholesterol (LDL) in people with high blood cholesterol.
Although there is not enough evidence, but some studies that Broccoli drug works in cancer conditions such as:
Bladder cancer : There are some studies that show consuming 1.75 cups of broccoli or Cabbage per day reduces the risk of bladder cancer by about 30%. Breast cancer: There is some evidence that eating broccoli can significantly reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer. However, consuming broccoli does not appear to help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Colon cancer, rectal cancer: Some studies suggest that eating broccoli may help prevent colorectal cancer. Fibromyalgia: Early research shows that taking ascorbigen and broccoli powder might reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. Stomach cancer: Some studies have found that eating broccoli may prevent stomach cancer. Prostate cancer: Some studies have found that eating more broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage, is associated with a reduced risk of cancer. prostate letter. But other studies have found no link. There is some evidence that taking a mixture of broccoli powder, turmeric, pomegranate powder, and green tea extract for 6 months can prevent elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men. men with prostate cancer. PSA levels are measured to monitor the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment. But it remains unclear whether this recipe, or broccoli alone, reduces the risk of prostate cancer progression or recurrence.
3. Dosage
To ensure the effectiveness and safety during treatment with Broccoli, you need to follow your doctor's instructions about the dose, the interval between doses, and the duration of treatment. Do not change the dose, stop taking it, share it with someone else, or give it to someone else to use if they have the same symptoms as you.4. Undesirable effects
In addition to the treatment effects, the drug Broccoli may cause some other undesirable effects during use. So to be on the safe side, you need to notify your doctor as soon as you notice any unusual symptoms while taking Broccoli.5. Using Broccoli during pregnancy and lactation
There is a lack of information regarding the safety and effectiveness of taking Broccoli during pregnancy and lactation. Due to potential effects on estrogen and androgen metabolism, as well as antiproliferative effects, Broccoli should not be used during pregnancy.6. Drug interactions
When treating with many drugs can cause drug interactions and change the bioavailability, effect, even increase the toxicity of the drug. Therefore, you need to tell your doctor about any medications you are taking, including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, vitamins and minerals, dietary supplements, herbal products,...No Full information on clinical interactions for Broccoli is available. Broccoli may antagonize the effects of warfarin.
Theoretically, the use of Broccoli could interfere with oral contraception.
Some drugs are metabolized and broken down by the liver. Broccoli may increase the rate at which certain medications are broken down in the liver. Therefore, taking Broccoli together with those drugs may reduce the effects and side effects. Some drugs are metabolized in the liver, such as: Clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), theophylline , zileuton (Zyflo), zolmitriptan (Zomig),...
7. Preservation of drugs
Store Broccoli in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep Broccoli out of reach of children and pets. Reference source: vn.iherb.co.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
