Broccoli helps victims of autism

Adolescents and young adults, suffering from autism are faced with less manifestation of the symptoms of his disorder, if they take sulforaphane - chemical substance in broccoli. K This conclusion was American scientists from the Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Sulforaphane   found in abundance in vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. As for American scientists, this substance improves symptomatology autism spectrum   adolescents and young adults. Sulforaphane a positive impact on behavior, and the communication skills of all 4 weeks after the beginning of treatment.

Two-thirds of volunteers who participated in the study, noted a decrease in irritability, lethargic, improved motivation and communication skills. Decreased number involuntary movements and generally improved overall. The study was attended by 44 people aged 13 to 27 years who diagnosed Disorder autistic spectrum   moderate to strong. They were randomly selected to receive either daily doses of sulforaphane, which is extracted from broccoli sprouts, or placebo.

Note that in 1992 Scientists have discovered that sulforaphane has a natural ability to improve Protective properties of the body against oxidative stress and inflammation DNA damage. In addition, the agent improves the mechanism of heat shock reactions, in which a body protects cells from the effects of elevated temperatures. This mechanism is activated and the moment when the person feel the heat. (READ MORE)

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