As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how broccoli helps to treat PMS.
I. Definition
Broccoli is vegetable usually in green colour and belongs to family cruciferae. It is considered as a healthier food by health authority because of it;'s source of nutrient.
II. How broccoli effects women with PMS
1. Vitamins
Broccoli contains numbers of vitamins including vitamin A, C, E which not only help the immune system fighting infection, inflammation and irregular cell growth, but also maintain the production of certain hormone by glands in our body resulting in lessening the risk of hormone imbalance and nervous tension.
2. Minerals
it also contains risk source of mineral including magnesium, potassium calcium which not only help to maintain the liver in carbohydrate metabolism, but also reduce the risk of sympathetic abnormal function resulting in lessening the risk of insulin fluctuation and water retention.
3. Diindolylmethane
It is considered by dietitian as a ingredient which not only response to invasion of foreign bacteria and virus causing infection and damage to the liver but helps to maintain the cells duplication resulting in lessening the risk of cancer and irregular cells growth resulting in increasing liver function and reducing the risk of nervous tension.
4.Betacarotene
It is an orange photosynthesis pigment. Beside, it is best known for it's function as an antioxidant which helps to prevent cancer by regulating the cell duplication and growth, it also helps to improve the cognitive process resulting in increasing the function of brain in transmitting information and reducing the risk of nervous disorder.
5. Fiber
Broccoli also contains high amount of fiber, which is important by helping the large intestine muscles in moving stool for some women with PMS with symptom of constipation.
6. Glucorphanin
This chemical compound helps to stimulate the pancreas in insulin production, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes and lessening the risk of blood sugar fluctuation causing food and sugar craving.
I. Definition
Broccoli is vegetable usually in green colour and belongs to family cruciferae. It is considered as a healthier food by health authority because of it;'s source of nutrient.
II. How broccoli effects women with PMS
1. Vitamins
Broccoli contains numbers of vitamins including vitamin A, C, E which not only help the immune system fighting infection, inflammation and irregular cell growth, but also maintain the production of certain hormone by glands in our body resulting in lessening the risk of hormone imbalance and nervous tension.
2. Minerals
it also contains risk source of mineral including magnesium, potassium calcium which not only help to maintain the liver in carbohydrate metabolism, but also reduce the risk of sympathetic abnormal function resulting in lessening the risk of insulin fluctuation and water retention.
3. Diindolylmethane
It is considered by dietitian as a ingredient which not only response to invasion of foreign bacteria and virus causing infection and damage to the liver but helps to maintain the cells duplication resulting in lessening the risk of cancer and irregular cells growth resulting in increasing liver function and reducing the risk of nervous tension.
4.Betacarotene
It is an orange photosynthesis pigment. Beside, it is best known for it's function as an antioxidant which helps to prevent cancer by regulating the cell duplication and growth, it also helps to improve the cognitive process resulting in increasing the function of brain in transmitting information and reducing the risk of nervous disorder.
5. Fiber
Broccoli also contains high amount of fiber, which is important by helping the large intestine muscles in moving stool for some women with PMS with symptom of constipation.
6. Glucorphanin
This chemical compound helps to stimulate the pancreas in insulin production, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes and lessening the risk of blood sugar fluctuation causing food and sugar craving.
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