Brussels Sprout

Brussels sprout is a leafy green vegetable that is commonly eaten as a food source or as a medicine.

Brussels sprout is taken by mouth for constipation and to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Brussels sprout contains chemicals that are thought to help prevent cancer. For breast cancer, eating Brussels sprout might change the way estrogen is used in the body, which might reduce the risk of breast cancer. Brussels sprout also has antioxidant activity.

When taken by mouth: Brussels sprout is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in food amounts. But eating Brussels sprout might cause gas.

There isn't enough reliable information to know if Brussels sprout is safe or what the side effects might be when taken by mouth as a medicine.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

The appropriate dose of Brussels sprout depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Brussels sprout. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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