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Green tea found to lower risk of breast and colorectal cancers in women
This meta-analysis, by Sun et al, published in the journal Carcinogenesis, looked at the results of 13 studies concerning the anticancer properties of green and black teas.
Adding milk to tea cancels its benefits
Adding milk to tea appears to cancel its beneficial health effects.
Antioxidant rich spice reduces toxicity of cooked hamburger meat
This study, by Zhaoping et al, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that an anti-oxidant rich spice applied to hamburger meat during cooking reduced the concentration malondi…
THe chinese herb astragalus shown to have anticancer effects
This study, by Auyeung et al, published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine, found that Astragalus, a major medicinal herb commonly used in many herbal formulations in the practice of traditio…
Anticancer properties of Morus alba (white mulberry)
This study, by Deepa et al, published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, found that the extract of Morus alba (white mulberry) killed colon and breast cancer cells in vitro.
the anticancer properties of Carvacrol (found in oregano and thyme)
This study, by Fan et al, found that carvacrol (a major component of oregano and thyme essential oils) shows antitumor properties.
Anticancer properties of oregano essential oil
This study by Han and Parker, published in The Open Biochemistry Journal, found that the essential oil of oregano has anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Spices for prevention and treatment of cancers
A study, by Zheng et al, published in the journal Nutrients, concluded that several spices have exerted anticancer effects in many cancers, including lung, liver, breast, stomach, colorectum, cervix, …
Aspartame administered in feed induces cancer in rats and mice
A study by Soffritti et al, published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, found that when Aspartame, a well‐known intense artificial sweetener used in more than 6,000 products, was admin…
Nutrition, insulin, and cancer risk
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Why refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup are bad for your health
This informative fact sheet explains why refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup are detrimental to human health.
Sugar and Cancer
While researchers continue to investigate the connection between sugar and cancer, it remains a source of anxiety-inducing speculation and misinformation in the media and on the internet.
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