Broccoli: A Multi-Faceted Vegetable for Health: An In-Depth Review of Its Nutritional Attributes, Antimicrobial Abilities, and Anti-inflammatory Properties
Rahamat Unissa Syed,
Sivakumar Sivagurunathan Moni,
Mohammed Khaled Bin Break,
Weam M. A. Khojali,
Mohammed Jafar,
Maali D. Alshammari,
Karim Abdelsalam,
Soha Taymour,
Khetam Saad Mutni Alreshidi,
Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha,
Syam Mohan
Affiliations
Rahamat Unissa Syed
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
Sivakumar Sivagurunathan Moni
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Khaled Bin Break
Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre, University of Hail, Hail 55473, Saudi Arabia
Weam M. A. Khojali
Medical and Diagnostic Research Centre, University of Hail, Hail 55473, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Jafar
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
Maali D. Alshammari
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
Karim Abdelsalam
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Soha Taymour
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Khetam Saad Mutni Alreshidi
College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha
Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Syam Mohan
Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, has recently gained considerable attention due to its remarkable nutritional composition and numerous health benefits. In this review, the nutritional aspects of broccoli are examined, highlighting its rich nutrient content and essential bioactive compounds. The cruciferous vegetable broccoli is a rich source of several important nutrients, including fiber, vitamins (A, C, and K), minerals (calcium, potassium, and iron), and antioxidants. It has also been shown to contain bioactive compounds such as glucosinolates, sulforaphane, and indole-3-carbinol, all of which have been shown to have significant health-promoting effects. These chemicals are known to have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. This review article aims to comprehensively examine the diverse spectrum of nutrients contained in broccoli and explore its medicinal potential to promote human health.
