Can cabbage juice heal an ulcer!?

Could an ordinary vegetable hold a clue to one of medicine's oldest problems?

In 1949, a physician reported remarkably rapid healing of peptic ulcers in patients receiving fresh cabbage juice.

Was it the cabbage, a compound called Vitamin U, or something else entirely?

Let's revisit this fascinating piece of medical history, examine the science, question the evidence and explore what modern medicine has learned since.

An invitation to stay curious, question boldly and follow the evidence.