Can Celery Be Useful to Treat Breast Cancer?
Posted By Dr. Mercola | May 21 2012 | 548 views
The University of Missouri was abuzz with excitement recently when researchers announced they'd found a non-toxic treatment that can stop breast cancer in its tracks. In the study, this treatment worked even on deadly, fast-growing breast tumors, inhibiting cell proliferation (growth) and reducing expression of a gene associated with cancer growth. Blood vessels feeding the cancer tumors also shrunk and restricted nutrient flow to the tumor cells, starving them of their ability to spread.
The finding was doubly exciting because the ingredient needed for the treatment―apigenin―is cheap and is as close as your garden or grocery store. Apigenin is a natural, active ingredient in celery, parsley, thyme, and a number of fruits, vegetables, and spices. Now imagine the frustration these researchers must feel, knowing they're going to have a hard time convincing anyone to fund further research on apigenin. Why? According to study co-author Salmon Hyder:
"Since apigenin is easily extracted from plants, pharmaceutical companies don't stand to profit from the treatment; hence the industry won't put money into studying something you can grow in your garden."
Researchers noted that while the best way to get apigenin is from foods, many health food stores also sell it in pill form.
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