Broccoli is generally considered a safe food for people with eczema and is a staple in most elimination diets. It contains moderate levels of salicylates (aspirin-like compounds), and very rare immune-mediated allergy has been reported, but there is no meaningful clinical evidence linking broccoli to eczema. It is included in this database because it appears in some community elimination diet discussions, but it should not be a priority for removal.

In fact, broccoli contains sulforaphane, a compound with demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties that may actually benefit eczema. Broccoli is also a useful source of calcium and vitamin C during dairy elimination diets.