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Broccoli, The Surprising Veg That Helps Regulate Hormonal Health

Last updated: July 16, 2025 12:10 am
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Broccoli: The Hormonal Superfood You Need in Your Diet

If the words fiber, florets, and sulforaphane don’t already inspire thoughts of a hormonal superfood, well… they’re about to. Because broccoli (which possesses all three) is one of the most underrated foods for better hormonal health. In fact, the unassuming (and if you’re a child, maligned) green vegetable is so beneficial, I’ve scarcely gone a day without eating it for the past five years.

Below, I’ve picked the brain of Hannah Alderson—registered nutritionist, hormone specialist, and author of Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health & Happiness—to find out exactly how broccoli can help with everything from detoxing excess estrogen to supporting healthy liver function (the key, you’ll discover, for almost everything hormonal), and helping better regulate hormone metabolism. Here are the three reasons why I incorporate it into my diet every single day.

Broccoli helps get rid of excess estrogen

Broccoli and broccoli sprouts are both part of the cruciferous vegetable family, meaning they contain a compound called indole-3-carbinol (or I3C). “When digested, I3C converts into diindolylmethane (DIM), which helps support the liver’s breakdown of estrogen into safer, more easily excreted metabolites,” Alderson explains.

This metabolization of estrogen is incredibly important, as too much of the hormone can lead to heavy and painful periods, tender breasts during the luteal phase, bloating, PMS, mood swings, fatigue, and much more. The compound I3C helps to properly break it down, which makes it easier for the body to then get rid of it.

There is a hierarchy of broccoli, though. Normal broccoli—chunky, with one stalk and lots of florets—has lots of benefits, including soluble and insoluble fiber, both highly beneficial for gut health and gut motility (digestion). Broccoli sprouts, on the other hand, contain much higher levels of sulforaphane, which is a powerful detoxifying compound that helps to support the liver.

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“Think of sprouts as the concentrated version. They’re great in small doses and can be a fantastic daily addition to salads or smoothies, or for anyone looking to give their detoxifying pathways a little extra love,” says Alderson. Available in most grocery stores, broccoli sprouts are also an easy grow-at-home job, too.

Broccoli supports liver function

The liver is the body’s in-built filtration system, and good liver function is the key to better hormonal function, being able to fight infection, and to efficiently remove toxins. The compounds present in broccoli sprouts and broccoli help to maintain the healthy functioning of the liver. “Raw or lightly steamed broccoli may also up-regulate an important liver enzyme known as CYP1A1,” Alderson tells me.

In conclusion, adding broccoli to your daily diet can have significant benefits for hormonal health, liver function, and overall well-being. Whether you opt for the traditional broccoli florets or the potent broccoli sprouts, incorporating this nutrient-rich vegetable into your meals can make a positive impact on your health. So next time you’re at the grocery store, be sure to grab a bunch of broccoli and start reaping the hormonal benefits it has to offer.

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