1. Introduction
Maintaining a healthy diet plays a significant role in the prevention
of several diet-dependent diseases. Rates of cancer have
been increasing for many years and it is now the second most
frequent cause of death. Therefore, intensive research is ongoing to
find effective, natural compounds with anticancer properties.
Numerous studies have revealed a strong correlation between diet
and cancer Glucosinolates (GLS) are secondary metabolites of the following
brassicas (Crucifarae): cabbage (white, purple, savoy, and napa),
Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, mustard, turnip, radish,
and horseradish Regarded until
recently as anti-nutritional factors, numerous recent studies have
indicated their effectiveness in anticancer diets