Broccoli sprouts and breast cancer:
Higher levels of isothiocyanates (ITC) in the urine such as those found in broccoli sprouts were associated with a greater reduction in the risk of breast cancer as part of a study on women. Researchers conducted a case controlled investigation of the relationship between brassica or Chinese cabbage consumption and breast cancer among women in Shanghai, China. Urine, collected in the morning, was analyzed for isothiocyanates (ITC), which are plant phytonutrients from cabbage that have been shown to fight disease and cancer. Results indicate that higher urinary ITC levels are associated with a greater reduction in the risk of breast cancer. (5)