The Hearty Soul
Cancer is a scary disease. Many of us have been affected by it
whether distantly or up close. The repercussions of cancer have touched
the lives of millions. For those who are at risk or have already been diagnosed, there a feeling of helplessness.
“What can I do about this? How can I protect myself?”
The answer is simpler than you think. As science develops in this area, researchers have discovered seven foods with the capabilities to inhibit cancer naturally. They are commodities you probably already have in your kitchen and by incorporating them more into your meals, you are saving yourself from cancer.
A critical role in cancer is angiogenesis, which is the process to
create new blood cells. This process is controlled by chemical signals
in the body. The signals prompt the repair of damaged blood vessels and
the productions of new blood vessels. The chemical signals that foil
this process are called angiogenesis inhibitors. In a healthy body, the
productions and the inhibiting effects of these two chemical signals are
balanced, causing the blood vessels to form only as needed. (1)
Tumors need a blood supply to grow, so it stimulates the signal for angiogenesis. This blood vessel production feeds the tumor the nutrients and oxygen it needs to metastasize, spreading through the body. (2)
A study from Rutger University proves that a 1 ½ cups of blueberries per day can reduce the rate of pre-cancerous lesions by 57%. This is due to the antioxidant in these miraculous berries called pterostilbene. (10)
The answer is simpler than you think. As science develops in this area, researchers have discovered seven foods with the capabilities to inhibit cancer naturally. They are commodities you probably already have in your kitchen and by incorporating them more into your meals, you are saving yourself from cancer.
What is Cancer?
Tumors need a blood supply to grow, so it stimulates the signal for angiogenesis. This blood vessel production feeds the tumor the nutrients and oxygen it needs to metastasize, spreading through the body. (2)
Why Would These Foods Help?
The following seven foods are natural angiogenesis inhibitors, called antiangiogenic agents. They interfere with the process of metastasizing, blocking the formation of new blood vessels that are supporting the tumor, thus starving it. Scientists claim that this can prevent, slow, or even stop cancer. (3)The 7 Foods:
Green Tea
The polyphenol catechins in this tea contain chemopreventive and antiangiogenic abilities, in addition to being a potent antioxidant. Studies have shown drinking 2-3 cups of green tea a day inhibited the stimulated angiogenic signals by 70%, and reduced the tumor cell invasion by 50%. (4)Resveratrol Supplements
Resveratrol is a natural phytoalexin (which plants use to inhibit parasites) and polyphenol (which acts as an antioxidant) (5). Therefore, resveratrol inhibits angiogenesis. (6) Consult your pharmacist when purchasing these supplements to ensure the dose is correct for your height and weight to achieve full potency. (7)Tomatoes
Lycopene is the natural pigment in tomatoes that gives them their bright red color. It is also an angiogenesis inhibitor. In a study that included over 51, 000 men found there was a 23% risk reduction for those who had two servings of tomato sauce a week. (8)Turmeric
Turmeric has a chemopreventive and antiangiogenic ability, and it inhibits carcinogenesis in stomach, liver, skin, and intestines. In one research, the subjects who consumed 4 g/day of turmeric had a 40% reduction in the number of premalignant markers in cancer. (9)Blueberries
A study from Rutger University proves that a 1 ½ cups of blueberries per day can reduce the rate of pre-cancerous lesions by 57%. This is due to the antioxidant in these miraculous berries called pterostilbene. (10)
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