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Broccoli explained: what it is and what it contains

Broccoli's scientific name is Brassica oleracea var. italica, and it contains a plant compound called sulforaphane. The NIH says sulforaphane can be detected in breast milk. One product we reviewed lists broccoli, and no label prints its individual amount: LipoSlend includes it in a 500 mg proprietary blend.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

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What it is
Plant
In the products we reviewed
1, its label does not print the amount

What broccoli is

  • Broccoli's scientific name is Brassica oleracea var. italica.1
  • Broccoli contains a plant compound called sulforaphane.1
  • Sulforaphane can be detected in breast milk.1
  • Broccoli has no specific use during breastfeeding.1

How much broccoli each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it

Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend

LipoSlendNot printed · at most 500 mg

Before you take it

Ask a doctor first

  • If you are breastfeeding, consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to your situation.1

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The product we reviewed that lists broccoli

ProductForm and servingBroccoli per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
LipoSlend#8 in weight loss supportLiquid drops1 mlNot printedIn a 500 mg proprietary blend8.8$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 5, 2026

Questions people ask

What is broccoli in a broccoli sprout supplement?

Broccoli's scientific name is Brassica oleracea var. italica. According to the NIH, broccoli contains a plant compound called sulforaphane.

What does the NIH say about sulforaphane in broccoli?

The NIH says broccoli contains sulforaphane, a plant compound that can be detected in breast milk. It also says broccoli has no specific use during breastfeeding.

Which supplements we reviewed contain broccoli?

LipoSlend is a product we reviewed that lists broccoli. It comes as liquid drops with a serving of 1 ml.

How much broccoli does LipoSlend contain?

LipoSlend does not print a separate amount for broccoli. It lists broccoli inside a 500 mg proprietary blend, so that figure is for the blend, not broccoli alone.

Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1NIH LactMed, Broccolincbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked