Main findings

• black raspberry gel suppressed gene expression for tumor growth
• it decreased the amount of inflammatory protein formed (cyclo-oxygenase-2)

2. Anthocyanins in black raspberries prevent experimental throat tumors in rats. click for research abstract!

Main findings

• black raspberry anthocyanins inhibited experimental tumor formation in the rat esophagus
• the treatment inhibited cell proliferation, inflammation, and blood vessel formation and induced apoptosis -- all signs of cancer growth

3. Differential effects of black raspberry and strawberry extracts on cancer activation. click for research abstract!

Main findings

• black raspberry and strawberry components appear to target cancer onset mechanisms differently

4. Identification of cyanidin glycosides as constituents of freeze-dried black raspberries inhibiting experimental tumor formation. click for research abstract!

Main findings

• cyanidin in different chemical forms (as glycosides) is the main anthocyanidin in black raspberries responsible for anti-cancer activity

Other berries rich in cyanidin glycosides (and so possibly useful as dietary agents against cancer)

• blackberries
• blackcurrants
• bilberries (European blueberries)
• Saskatoon berries
• wild blueberries
• red raspberries

2009 abstract of review article

on berry anthocyanins

as potential cancer therapeutic agents, click!

Saskatoon berries (Amelanchier alnifolia), rich in cyanidin glycosides

Next!

• More research evidence for the anticancer effects of other berries shown in clinical trials!