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Natural Compounds in Pomegranates May Prevent Growth of Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer
February 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Posted by: Kathleen Daniel
Besides benefiting the heart by reducing arterial plaque, raising HDL and lowering LDL cholesterol, and helping inhibit damage to cartilage in osteoarthritis by its enzymatic action, a new study shows phytochemical compounds in pomegranates reduce the incidence of hormone dependent breast cancer. Ellagitannins appear to be responsible for pomegranate’s anti-proliferative effect, suppressing estrogen production to prevent the growth of breast cancer cells in estrogen-responsive tumors. Pomegranates have three times more antioxidants than red wine or green tea, making them potent anti-aging free radical quenchers. Drink it straight, add it to orange juice, or try some new ideas to spice up your diet, like a syrup to enliven greens or a tangy and sweet Persian dish with walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce for chicken or turkey. Yummy! I love finding new foods and flavors, don’t you?
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