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Berries and Cancer
Let's have a look at recent research developments showing the potential for lowering your risk against cancer by having berries in your diet!
Seeram NP. University of Rhode Island
Berry fruits for cancer prevention:
current status and future prospects.
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J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):630-5.
"...the anticancer effects of berry bioactives are partially mediated through their abilities to counteract, reduce, and also repair damage resulting from oxidative stress and inflammation."
Other Possible Effects of Berries and Disease Markers
in Cancer Research (Seeram, 2008)
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regulate metabolizing enzymes important for cancer onset
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inhibit cancer cell proliferation
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stimulate cancer cell
apoptosis, causing the cells to die faster
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inhibit tumor
angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels supporting the tumor)
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may also potentially sensitize tumor cells to chemotherapeutic agents by inhibiting pathways that lead to treatment resistance
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may provide protection from therapy-associated toxicities
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpum L.)
Cranberries in Research on Cancer (click links below for project summaries)
[Note: the studies below have not yet been sufficiently confirmed in humans. Cranberry products have not been approved by the FDA for treating or preventing cancer]
"...a potential role for cranberry as a dietary chemopreventive"
"...extracts and compounds isolated from cranberry fruit
(Vaccinium macrocarpon) inhibit the growth
and proliferation of several types of
tumor including breast, colon, prostate, and lung."
"...components of cranberries may be effective in
preventing urinary bladder carcinogenesis"
Red Grapes in Research on Cancer (click links below for project summaries)
[Note: the studies below have not yet been sufficiently confirmed in humans. Grape products have not been approved by the FDA for treating or preventing cancer]
"... resveratrol has a variety of biological and pharmacological activities including pronounced anticancer properties.
These effects are observed despite its extremely
low bioavailability and rapid clearance from the circulation."
"Modulation of cell signaling pathway by resveratrol explains
its diverse bioactivities related with human health.
Resveratrol also potentiates the apoptotic effects of cytokines, chemotherapeutic agents and gamma-radiation."
Resveratrol: leading berry phytochemical
of 2008 research! click!
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