Broccoli Powder Broccoli, known as a super-vegetable, is native to Italy. The vegetable had been in the staple diet of Romans and other western cultures for a long time. Broccoli or Brassica oleracea as per the scientific norms, is widely used in foods. In the modern times, broccoli is consumed in foods for the benefits it provides. A rich source of Vitamin K, broccoli powder is used to combat Vitamin deficiency. Broccoli is also a known source of Vitamin C & folic acid. This makes it an important dietary supplement and is used in preparation of food supplements. Broccoli is also rich in Potassium and fibre which helps in water balance and to combat ionic imbalance in the body. Perhaps one of the least known usage of broccoli is that it is rich in collagen and helps in collagen regeneration. Collagen is important in healing of bones and tissues and hence broccoli aids in recuperation of fractures and ligament tears. It is also proven to heal cut injuries and open wounds. Due to the wide number of benefits, broccoli is consumed in a number of ways from fresh salads to cooked meals to food supplement tablets.
