Menu
22/06/2004
Tasty sprouts protect against disease, researchers claim
A few forkfuls of sprouted vegetables could help the fight against cancer, new research has revealed.
The research, by Professor Ian Rowland and Chris Gill and unveiled today at BioIreland 2004 at the University of Ulster, showed that by eating just over 100 grams of sprouted vegetables every day for a fortnight has clear protective effects against DNA damage in human blood cells.
“DNA damage is associated with cancer risk. Sources of DNA damage include diet-related carcinogens, and bodily processes like oxidative stress – and the raw sprouts protect against this kind of damage," Professor Rowland said.
“And just a portion – 113 grammes - per day of a mix of broccoli, radish, alfalfa and clover sprouts was enough in our tests to show the protective effect."
Professor Rowland’s research is to be published this summer in Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a respected academic journal of research in the field.
The findings were presented today at 'BioIreland 2004, – Stepping Stones To Success', a major all Ireland biotechnology conference being held at the University’s of Ulster’s Coleraine campus.
Scientists, politicians, enterprise agency representatives and venture capital finance experts from the US, Europe and beyond are at the conference, showcasing the strengths and business opportunities opening up for the island’s burgeoning biotechnology sector.
(MB)
The research, by Professor Ian Rowland and Chris Gill and unveiled today at BioIreland 2004 at the University of Ulster, showed that by eating just over 100 grams of sprouted vegetables every day for a fortnight has clear protective effects against DNA damage in human blood cells.
“DNA damage is associated with cancer risk. Sources of DNA damage include diet-related carcinogens, and bodily processes like oxidative stress – and the raw sprouts protect against this kind of damage," Professor Rowland said.
“And just a portion – 113 grammes - per day of a mix of broccoli, radish, alfalfa and clover sprouts was enough in our tests to show the protective effect."
Professor Rowland’s research is to be published this summer in Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, a respected academic journal of research in the field.
The findings were presented today at 'BioIreland 2004, – Stepping Stones To Success', a major all Ireland biotechnology conference being held at the University’s of Ulster’s Coleraine campus.
Scientists, politicians, enterprise agency representatives and venture capital finance experts from the US, Europe and beyond are at the conference, showcasing the strengths and business opportunities opening up for the island’s burgeoning biotechnology sector.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 May 2024
Lord Mayor Launches Groundbreaking Discover ME Campaign
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy has launched the powerful Discover ME campaign which begins on World ME Day. The Discover ME campaign has been organised by the charity Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, as part of an ongoing initiative to raise awareness for the medical conditions Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.
Lord Mayor Launches Groundbreaking Discover ME Campaign
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy has launched the powerful Discover ME campaign which begins on World ME Day. The Discover ME campaign has been organised by the charity Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI, as part of an ongoing initiative to raise awareness for the medical conditions Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.
23 April 2024
Other News In Brief
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Graffiti On NI Trains A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of reports of graffiti on trains across Northern Ireland.
Other News In Brief
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Graffiti On NI Trains A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of reports of graffiti on trains across Northern Ireland.
05 April 2024
Woodburn Reservoir Closed Following 'Scrambler Damage'
Public access to Woodburn Reservoirs is to be restricted as "scrambler damage escalates", NI Water has announced. The utility firm said that further damage to the Woodburn Reservoirs, Carrickfergus, over the Easter holidays has resulted in the decision to close access to some of its sites.
Woodburn Reservoir Closed Following 'Scrambler Damage'
Public access to Woodburn Reservoirs is to be restricted as "scrambler damage escalates", NI Water has announced. The utility firm said that further damage to the Woodburn Reservoirs, Carrickfergus, over the Easter holidays has resulted in the decision to close access to some of its sites.
13 March 2024
Three Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Burglary
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary in east Belfast on Monday, 11 March. PSNI officers responded to a report of an attempted break in and criminal damage at a property in the Upper Newtownards Road area.
Three Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Burglary
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary in east Belfast on Monday, 11 March. PSNI officers responded to a report of an attempted break in and criminal damage at a property in the Upper Newtownards Road area.
06 February 2024
L'Derry PSNI Respond To 234 Calls Last Weekend
Derry City & Strabane PSNI responded to a total of 234 calls between Friday, 2nd February and Monday, 5th February, including concern for safety reports, domestic assaults, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
L'Derry PSNI Respond To 234 Calls Last Weekend
Derry City & Strabane PSNI responded to a total of 234 calls between Friday, 2nd February and Monday, 5th February, including concern for safety reports, domestic assaults, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
