Cancer Commentary - Caring About Cancer

October 4th, 2007

Apples and Onions, Anyone?

It may not be the best of combination, but a diet rich in onions, apples and berries may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by about 25%.
The flavonols found in foods such as onions, apples and berries is the one responsible for the said association.
Such were the findings of a multi-ethnic study conducted by a […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 1 comment

January 5th, 2007

New Cancer Inhibitor in the Limelight: Pterostilbene, Move Aside Resveratrol

Pterostilbene (pronounced “tare-o-STILL-bean”) is a compound found in a genus of shrubs that includes many types of berries (including blueberries) and grapes that has been cited for its many health benefits:

pterostilbene can help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease
pterostilbene is a powerful antioxidant that shows cancer-fighting properties similar to those of resveratrol

Such studies have been […]

By Gloria Gamat -- 3 comments