Colorectal Cancer Prevention

By Mary DiMatteo | December 7, 2015 |

In a recent study done on animals, researchers have discovered that boswellic acid (boswellia-frankincense) and turmeric (curcumin) can have a chemo-preventive effect on colorectal cancer. They have antitumerogenic properties.  They inhibited cellular proliferation (spread), apoptosis (cell suicide) and cell cycle arrest in colorectal cancer cell lines.  These effects were enhanced when treatments were combined. The two agents are…

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Tree Nuts Help Decrease The Risk for Colorectal Cancer

By Diane Silverman | August 6, 2015 |

August 6, 2015 A recent article was published that stated: “One-ounce of almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and/or walnuts daily may lower colorectal cancer risk by 13%.  Previously, a number of studies link increased nut consumption to reduced risks of obesity and type-2 diabetes – primary factors in colorectal cancer.…

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