Reveal 7 types of vegetables containing substances similar to anti-cancer drugs

British scientists have identified 110 molecules, mostly in vegetables, that can fight cancer.

British scientists have identified 110 molecules, mostly in vegetables, that can fight cancer.

The work led by Dr. Kirill Veselkov, of the College of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London (a member school of the University of London, UK) provides evidence that could be the foundation for "culinary medicine". - what they expect will play a major role in preventing and supporting future cancer treatment.

They analyzed 7,900 molecules found in many popular fruits and found 110 of them to be effective against tumors effectively. Most surprisingly, they work no differently than some compounds exist in current cancer drugs.

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Tea and a variety of vegetables contain similar compounds in anticancer drugs - (artwork from the internet).

Of the 8 foods that contain the most cancer-like compounds, up to 7 types of fruits and vegetables are sweet oranges (ripe with fresh orange), grapes, carrots, cabbage, wild celery, coriander, then is . The remaining "superfood" is one of the most popular drinks in the world: tea . The substances they contain are similar to anti-cancer drugs by more than 70%.

For example, sweet oranges are native to Southeast Asia rich in flavonoids dydimin . Dydimin is also found in coriander, dill. Tea is a rich source of molecules of catechin, terpenoids and tannins. All of these compounds exhibit strong anti-cancer properties, such as three substances in tea that help prevent DNA damage, inflammation of the dead inflammation and can make cancer cells "suicidal." " more.

Of course just eating normally is not enough. The authors stated that they continue to study with the expectation of offering appropriate individual nutrition programs, applying miraculous substances in vegetables and drinks they just found. Nutrition programs will have to include precise dosages, how to store, process and use them to achieve the goal of treatment.

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Update 09 July 2019
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