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Tumeric and Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Halt Pancreatic Cancer

tumeric and cancerThe spice turmeric is best known for giving Indian curries and chutneys their distinctive flavor and yellow tint. Yet this herb is almost as well-known for its many health benefits, including its anti-inflammatory properties, which may help combat cancer. A recent study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer finds that curcumin—a compound in turmeric—halts the growth of pancreatic cancer, particularly when combined with omega-3 fatty acids.

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Vegetable-Packed Diet Dramatically Lowers Endometrial Cancer Risk

vegetables and cancerWhen your mother urged you to eat your veggies all those years ago, she probably couldn’t tell you exactly why they were so healthy—she just inherently knew they were good for you. Today, researchers are finding more and more evidence as to why vegetables need to be a staple on every plate. One new study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating more vegetables can dramatically cut a woman’s risk of getting endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterine lining).

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Red Yeast Rice Slows Prostate Cancer Growth

red yeast rice and cancerA recent study in the Journal of Medicinal Food finds that red yeast rice can significantly slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Rice that has been fermented with the red yeast, Monascus purpureus, contains compounds called monacolins, one of which – monacolin K – has the same chemical structure as the cholesterol-lowering drug, lovastatin (Mevacor). In fact, studies have shown that Chinese red yeast rice lowers cholesterol as well as lovastatin.

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Noni is Promising for Cancer

A fermented extract of the Noni—a fruit found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific—can help the immune system attack cancer cells, and may provide long-term cancer protection, according to a study published in Oncology Reports.

Noni (Morinda citrifolia) has been used in traditional Polynesian folk medicine for more than 2,000 years. Recently, researchers have discovered that Noni juice has the ability to destroy cancerous tumors.

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