Fortified broccoli, tomato powders show anti-prostate cancer power
By Stephen Daniells
Biofortification of broccoli and tomatoes may lead to increased levels of potentially anti-cancer compounds, according to results of an American study.
When tested in rats, broccoli and tomato powder with enhanced bioactive contents was found to promote the activity of enzymes linked to detoxification, according to findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Published online ahead of print, doi: 10.1021/jf901926b
“Feeding Tomato and Broccoli Powders Enriched with Bioactives Improves Bioactivity Markers in Rats”
Authors: A.G. Liu, S.E. Volker, E.H. Jeffery, J.W. Erdman, Jr
