Broccoli sprouts diet shows promise for ulcerative colitis in small study

This pilot study tested whether eating steamed broccoli sprouts could increase levels of a natural compound called sulforaphane in the body and reduce inflammation in people with mild ulcerative colitis. 23 participants were asked to add broccoli sprouts to their diet for a short time. The main goal was to see if this diet change was practical and well-tolerated, and to measure sulforaphane levels in stool and blood. Results will help design a larger trial to see if broccoli sprouts can help control the disease.