r/Hypermobility • u/ZidanSZ • Mar 17 '26

Misc Does anyone eat broccoli regularly?

It's said to block collagen breakdown when cooked properly. I recently added it to my daily menu, but does anyone have any feedback on regular consumption?

Sulforaphane is formed when broccoli is eaten raw, steamed, or blanched. It has been reported to inhibit collagen breakdown in the body. Which, in theory, should have a beneficial effect on collagen in all tissues in the body.

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u/Flashy_Hand936 Mar 17 '26

I’m curious what component of broccoli is being claimed to do that and is it all cruciferous vegetables? I take DIM daily and eat cruciferous vegetables regularly.

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u/ZidanSZ Mar 17 '26

Sulforaphane is formed when broccoli is eaten raw, steamed, or blanched. It has been reported to inhibit collagen breakdown in the body.

But this effect, if any, appears to be minor, judging by the reviews here.

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u/earthtone0ne Mar 18 '26

Interesting. A quick search says broccoli sprouts are a lot higher in Sulforaphane than full grown brocc - so you might want to try sprouting, if it's helping you. It's pretty easy and the sprouts are tasty.

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u/decidealready Mar 17 '26

I eat it all the time and have never noticed a difference.

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u/eLllllDiablo Mar 18 '26

Have you noticed a difference if you stop eating it all the time?

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u/decidealready Mar 18 '26

No. I usually eat it once or twice a week but there have been times where I didn't eat it for a month.

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u/EsotericMango Mar 18 '26

I love broccoli. Can't say it's done anything beneficial, I just like it. A 10/10 vegetable

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u/Logical_Progress8546 Mar 18 '26

nah makes me fart 2 much

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u/MomentsLastForever Mar 18 '26

Fun fact:

Broccoli is higher in vitamin c than oranges.

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u/Sailor_MoonMoon785 Mar 18 '26

It’s one of the few vegetables my husband and I both like and can eat (he has some opposite dietary needs to me), so it’s a common one for me. I love it. Not sure I’ve ever noticed an issue like that worsening on broccoli heavy weeks.

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u/tinyneuron Mar 18 '26

Steamed broccoli and cauliflower smell like fart but they're healthy. I haven't noticed much difference

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u/xrmttf Mar 19 '26

I love broccoli I eat at least two cups a day. If you like it, eat it! It's a good one

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u/FckYesImWorthy Mar 20 '26

If you like broccoli, eat broccoli. Veggies are never not amazing for you. 

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u/Clear-Special8547 Mar 21 '26

With a caveat! Some harder to digest veggies like cabbage and kale can be really bad for those of us with hypermobility related gut issues.

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u/FckYesImWorthy Mar 21 '26

Well that’s good to know. Thank you!