The pomegranate! That rich fruit that I never heard of until several years ago. I love the taste (especially in Mojitos!) and knw of their health benefits but am interested in the concept of them being a tool in combating breast cancer.
It turns out that the antioxidant filled pomegranate may have properties that can prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Researchers at Ohio State University have delved more deeply into the already known benefits of the pomegranate in terms of our health and have found that it contains ellagic acid, which can prevent the growth of cancer.
Researchers also studied ten kind of properties derived from this acid and found one that really stood out : urolithin B. This compound is particularly effective.
By drinking a glass of 100% pomegranate juice everyday, we may be doing far more to prevent breast cancer that we ever thought, and experts believe that pomegranate may be incorporated in mainstream medicine as a preventative tool.
Yet another reason why natural health methods and tools need to be taken as seriously as those found solely in a lab.
Other fruits recommended for cancer prevention include black and blueberries, black grapes, strawberries and raspberries.
This study can be read in the January issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
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Thanks for the article, Susan! I sure hope that Pomegranate protects us from cancer because I love the fruit. Despite it being a tedious little thing to eat, I love it and will continue to eat the fresh fruit especially now that I know how beneficial it is.
March 23, 2010 - 2:10pmThis Comment
Thanks, Susan. Great information! Pat
March 22, 2010 - 6:14pmThis Comment
Dear Susan, Once again I find myself writing a lot of notes in my Cancer Journal, from your article. I must tell
March 21, 2010 - 10:20pmyou that it was a great article. All the information applied to me and I am sure that it applies to others.
When I have my lung surgery, I am going to take my journal wih me. That way I wil have a lot of you with me. Sincerely Lioness 111.
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