May lower risk
Broccoli and other crucifers
broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts. Vegetables & fruit.
- Verdict
- May lower riskSome studies point to lower risk, but it isn't confirmed.
- How sure
- Rung 2 · LimitedFew, small or conflicting human studies, or only indirect measures such as blood markers.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
Prostate
What the evidence shows
Diets high in crucifers are linked to lower prostate cancer risk. A small trial of sulforaphane extract slowed PSA rise but missed its main goal.
What to do
Eat them often, lightly cooked or raw.
Sources
To take it to your doctor, print this page.
Step by step
For the whole picture, from prevention and screening to treatment and life after, see the prostate cancer page.