‘Pomegranates’

Pomegranates to prevent breast cancer

Friday, March 12th, 2010


Scientists at the cancer center City of Hope in California (USA) have discovered a chemical component in the shells that may decrease the risk of developing breast cancer positive for estrogen receptors, according to the results of his research papers appearing in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.

Specifically, these researchers have discovered ten natural compounds of this fruit could block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen into estrogen and play a “key role” in these tumors, explained Shiuan Chen, author of the research . (more…)

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