Real health benefits of Vital Vegetables®

Almost a decade of scientific development and research was undertaken to create a range of Vital Vegetables® that contains the highest possible levels of naturally occurring antioxidants.

Health benefits of Sulforaphane

Sulforaphane is found in high levels in many brassica vegetables which include broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.

In simple terms, sulforaphane works to stimulate a type of detoxifying enzyme that neutralises free radicals in the body before they cause DNA damage. Other studies indicated that sulforaphane may stop the growth of and stimulate the death of cancer cells, also known as apoptosis. Many researchers believe that suforaphone may provide some protection against a variety of common cancers, such as breast, lung, prostate, and colon tumors.16 17 18

Tests conducted by Australian and New Zealand Vital Vegetable® scientists and overseas researchers have proven that broccoli with higher SF is indeed better for you as it more effectively stimulates the body's natural defense systems and may enhance good health and wellbeing.

Antioxidants: How do they work?

Antioxidants are substances which neutralise free radicals and oxidants in the body. Free radicals and oxidants are unstable molecules that cause damage to cells by reacting with substances in the body and in many cases accelerate the ageing process.

Antioxidants work in a number of different ways and provide a way to limit damage to the body. Some antioxidants work to neutralise damaging free radicals in the body that are caused by a demanding modern lifestyle and diet; while others prevent the formation of new reactive oxygen molecules in the first place.2

To boost your body's naturally vitality, include Vital Vegetables® as part of your five servings of fruit and vegetable enjoyed each day.