Cabbage Can Help Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk
Health and Fitness: Cabbage can help reduce bowel cancer risk It has been discovered that vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage can help in reducing the risk of bowel cancer. As per a report, it was found that anti-cancer chemicals are produced when the vegetable is digested. According to them, a chemical known as Indole-3-carbinol is produced when you chew these vegetables. Acid in the stomach leads to changes in the chemical later and also helps in controlling the stem cells that generate bowel lining. “Make sure they’re not overcooked, no soggy broccoli,” said Dr Gitta Stockinger. Much like the skin, the surface of the bowels also constantly regenerates. The process takes four to five days. However, it needs to be kept in check and controlled as it can lead to gut inflammation or cancer. The mice, on which the experiement was conducted, were protected from cancer when they were put on a diet of high in indole-3-carbinol. -PTC News
