"Super broccoli" launched in the UK may help prevent heart disease

British scientists have worked hard for 14 years to develop a "super broccoli" by means of hybridization, which may help prevent heart disease The "super" of hybrid broccoli lies not in its size, but in its nutrient content Some researchers involved in the cultivation said that the content of glucosinolates in "super broccoli" was two to three times higher than that in common broccoli Richard mitten, the head of the cultivation team, told the associated press that vegetables themselves are a treasure house of drugs "Eat this broccoli It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood Glucosinolates are only abundant in broccoli, which can help break down body fat and prevent them from blocking arteries It is believed to have some effect on preventing heart disease and some cancers To develop the broccoli, researchers used a combination of hybridization and nutrient injection The researchers cross a native British broccoli variety with a wild broccoli from Sicily, Italy, and inject a dose of glucosinolates After 14 years of research, this kind of "super broccoli" finally came into being and obtained patents from some European related organizations It is worth mentioning that the researchers did not use any transgenic technology during the whole cultivation process Trend Associated Press quoted some researchers as saying that the broccoli began to be sold in California and Texas last year and began to be sold in the UK in October, with the label "super broccoli" Later this year, "super broccoli" will be fully introduced to the U.S market In fact, it has gradually become a trend to inject extra nutrients into food Previously, there have been fruit juice with calcium added, cereals with more sugar added and milk with omega-3 fatty acids added Some shelves selling "super broccoli" in the UK also display mushrooms infused with vitamin D and tomatoes and potatoes with selenium However, previous experiments have shown that more nutrients are not better Excessive intake of vitamin D and selenium may lead to poisoning At this stage, it is not known whether excessive intake of glucosinolates will cause harm to human body Controversially, mitt and his team are conducting human tests to determine whether regular consumption of this "super broccoli" can reduce the risk of heart disease The final test results are due to be submitted to the European food safety agency next year "There is a lot of detailed evidence that [glucosinolates and related compounds] are the most important agents for the prevention of heart disease and some cancers," said Lars ovey dragsteger, Professor of human nutrition at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark Glucosinolates, a mild toxic compound, are a weapon plants use against insects, he said After ingestion, it can stimulate the body's natural "chemical defense line" and improve the body's ability to sweep away dangerous substances However, some health experts say that the health benefits of people eating nutritious food may not be obvious, far less than maintaining good living habits, such as non-smoking and proper exercise "Eating this broccoli doesn't offset bad habits," said glennis Jones, of the British Medical Research Association