‘Superfood’ broccoli fights ageing and cancer

A superfood broccoli developed by scientists in Britain retunes metabolism to combat the effects of ageing, research has shown.

The vegetable, sold under the brand name Beneforte, contains boosted levels of a plant compound believed to protect against heart disease and cancer. Scientists who tested it on volunteers saw metabolic changes.

Tiny energy generators in cells called mitochondria, which become less efficient with age, were given a new lease of life and had their performance improved.