Indole-3-carbinol, a powerful compound found in broccoli and cabbage, appears to help fight late-stage cancer in the body. Researchers from UC Berkeley found that the compound works by reducing the activity of an enzyme associated with rapidly progressing cancer.
Indole-3-carbinol is already being studied in other labs because it’s been found to stop the growth of […]
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Broccoli and cabbage phytochemical fights late-stage cancer
Published December 15th, 2008 in Cancer Help and Healthy Foods. 0 CommentsFlaxseed and ginseng may help treat cancer
Published June 18th, 2007 in Natural Treatments, Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsFlaxseed and ginseng, two popular “alternative” cancer therapies, may provide some benefit to patients, according to new research from the US. Researchers at Duke Medical Center found that men who consumed 30 grams of omega-3-rich flaxseed on a daily basis were able to significantly slow down the growth of their prostate tumors. At the Mayo […]
Study: UVB radiation from sunlight can protect against some cancers
Published September 8th, 2006 in Cancer Help and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA recent study confirmed that exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is associated with a reduced risk of 16 different types of cancer. Why? Because UVB rays, which are part of sunlight, enable the body to produce vitamin D, a known cancer-fighter.
According to a co-author of the study, Dr. Cedric Garland:
“Enhancing vitamin D status appears […]