Photo: University of ArizonaNew research shows that the sulforaphane found in broccoli may reduce the risk of skin cancer while protecting skin from sunburn and the harmful effects of UV rays
“Sulforaphane is the kind of compound that has so many incredible theoretical applications if the dosage is measured properly,” Sally Dickinson, a research assistant professor at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in a Medical News Today report. “We already know that it is very effective in blocking sunburns, and we have seen cases where it can induce protective enzymes in the skin.”
According to a University of Arizona press release, Dickinson will team up with researchers from Johns Hopkins University for a pilot study to see if a broccoli-based ointment effectively protects skin exposed to artificial sunlight.
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