Inflammation and Cruciferous Vegetables

A Chinese study of more than 1,000 women found that eating an average of one cup per day of cruciferous vegetables resulted in significantly lower levels of inflammation. Inflammation was measured using blood markers including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1b) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). These levels were lowest in women consuming the most cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, boo choy, and kale. Overall a higher consumption of vegetables have been associated with lower inflammation, but the association is strongest with cruciferous vegetables. 

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