Blogger, former science teacher and videographer, Adrian Vance, wrote about the cancer-preventing properties of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables. Although he didn't give references, he dealt with research released back in Jan 2011. Their research showed isothiocyanates (ITCs) in those vegetables have a directly beneficial effect on a person's p53, the tumor-suppressing protein in gene 17. Other publications commented on that same research at the time. Normal p53 suppresses tumor growth. Mutated p53 proteins promote tumor growth. The research showed that the cruciferous vegetables' ITCs removed mutated p53 proteins, yet leave untouched the normal p53 proteins to continue their cancer-fighting.
Adrian wrote:
Adrian wrote:
...the “Organic” kind may be devoid of the miracle drug due to the lack of full spectrum nutrients supplied by science-developed chemical fertilizers.
I'm unsure where Adrian gets that from. Unfortunately, he does not give references supporting this statement.
I'm ambivalent about GMOs. People have genetically modified plants and animals by breeding for time immemorial. What do you think Jacob was doing to his flock in Gen 30:37-41? Directly operating on the genes chemically is a variation on the theme. Modifications can have positive and negative effects. Knowing the trade-offs, which modifications are more beneficial than troublesome, leads to the fundamental, individual decision.
Either broccoli and other crucifers have ITCs naturally or they don't. Certain growing practices may or may not increase or decrease their effectiveness. It will not be a GMO vs Organic issue unless someone can show research positively proving that one method is adding or subtracting the vegetable's natural effectiveness. Otherwise, buy the type you want for the reasons you prefer and eat your broccoli.
I'm ambivalent about GMOs. People have genetically modified plants and animals by breeding for time immemorial. What do you think Jacob was doing to his flock in Gen 30:37-41? Directly operating on the genes chemically is a variation on the theme. Modifications can have positive and negative effects. Knowing the trade-offs, which modifications are more beneficial than troublesome, leads to the fundamental, individual decision.
Either broccoli and other crucifers have ITCs naturally or they don't. Certain growing practices may or may not increase or decrease their effectiveness. It will not be a GMO vs Organic issue unless someone can show research positively proving that one method is adding or subtracting the vegetable's natural effectiveness. Otherwise, buy the type you want for the reasons you prefer and eat your broccoli.