The pathologic hallmark of the disease is recurrent, widespread, and diverse vascular lesions. Lupus (SLE) is not a rare disorder. Although reported at both extremes of life (e.g. diagnosed in infants and in the tenth decade of life) chiefly it affects women of child bearing age. Among children, SLE occurs three times more commonly in females than in males.
Definition of phytonutrient. : a bioactive plant-derived compound (as resveratrol) associated with positive health effects.
The phytonutrient sulforaphane, found in broccoli, has been associated with lowering breast cancer risk as well as improving survival rates (see also here, here). Phytonutrients in broccoli may also decrease the metastatic potential of lung cancer. The phytonutrients in raw broccoli may help bladder cancer survival.