Evidence supporting the use of: Broccoli
For the health condition: Anemia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Broccoli is used to support the management of anemia, particularly iron-deficiency anemia, primarily due to its nutritional content rather than traditional medicinal use. Scientifically, broccoli contains a moderate amount of non-heme (plant-based) iron, with approximately 0.7 mg per 100 grams. More importantly, broccoli is rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which has been well-documented to enhance the absorption of non-heme iron from plant sources. Several studies have shown that consuming vitamin C-rich foods alongside iron-containing plant foods can significantly increase iron bioavailability and help improve iron status in individuals at risk for anemia (PubMed). However, the iron content in broccoli alone is not sufficient to treat established anemia, and clinical guidelines do not recommend broccoli as a primary treatment for anemia. Instead, broccoli is considered a supportive dietary component that can help prevent iron deficiency when included as part of a balanced diet. There is little in the way of traditional or ethnobotanical records citing broccoli as a specific remedy for anemia; its use is based on modern nutritional science. Overall, while broccoli can contribute to anemia prevention and dietary management due to its vitamin C and iron content, the strength of evidence is moderate, meriting a rating of 2, as it should not be used as a sole therapy for anemia.
Other ingredients used for Anemia
alfalfaamino acids
anchovies
apple
ashwagandha
astragalus
beet
black cumin
sesame
blackberry
bovine
bovine liver
bovine spleen
broccoli
brussel sprouts
caterpillar mushroom
catjang cowpea
chlorella
coconut milk
collard
cordyceps
dog rose
dong quai root
fish protein
folate
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fu ling
ginger
ginseng
gooseberry
greens blend (proprietary)
hibiscus
Indian tinospora
iron
jujube
kale
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lactoferrin
lemon
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
maca
mackerel
moringa
nettle
oat
orange
oyster mushroom
parsley
plantain
plum fruit
pollen
pomegranate
pomelo
protein
pumpkin
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
quail egg
quinoa
redcurrant
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rhizome
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
sardines
shiitake mushroom
soybean
spinach
spirulina
tomato
triphala
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
watercress
wheat grass
mulberry
yeast
zinc
suma
tangerine
shen-chu
mugwort
nut grass
punarnava
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
peony
lingzhi
morus
root tuber
cistanche
dodder
ganoderma
hyacinth bean
lotus seed
morinda
trichosanthes
dulse leaf
royal jelly
trace minerals
purslane
fulvic acid
aster root
shepherd's purse
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biota seed
goji berry
paw paw
amaranth
millet seed
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algae
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chickpea protein
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17a-di methyl-bol
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Animal Tissue
Ardisia
Angelica
Achyranthes
Auricularia
Abrus
Alchornea
Autumn Olive
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Algal protein
Abalone
Allium tuberosum
Animal protein
Bermuda Grass
Bidens pilosa
Breadnut
Blepharis
Beef Protein
Butea monosperma
Beef
Beef liver
Buffalo
Bok Choy
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Bael
Bean
Butternut
berry
Black Gram
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Broad Bean
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Blue-Green Alage
banana
Baobab
Buckwheat
Boerhavia diffusa
Bird's nest
Cumin
Cowpea
Codonopsis
Cynomorium
Capillary Artemisia
Cyathula
Cashew
Citrus
Cereal grass
Chlorophytum
Chard
Chicken
Curcuma
C-Phycocyanin
Canihua
Chestnut
Cytokines
Cassava
Celosia
Currant
Duodenum
Deer Root
Dehydroascorbic acid
Dragon Fruit
Dong Quai
Dolichos
Date
Dulse
Empresstree
Egg
Eclipta
Embelia
Fig
Little ironweed
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Metal Salt
Zucchini
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Alzheimer's DiseaseAnemia
Arthritis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Hypertension
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Osteoporosis
Triglycerides (high)
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