Natural Products for Cancer Prevention/Management (2)

Glutathione

Glutathione is an important small-molecule antioxidant produced in all living beings, including human being.  Glutathione is found in almost all cells but most glutathione is found in the liver and plays an important role in liver detoxification.  It is directly involved in the neutralization of free radicals, reactive oxygen species, and heavy metals.  Some people consider it the most important antioxidant in the body.

As we mentioned before, antioxidants are important in protecting our cells and may slow down the aging process.  However, the protective effect of glutathione on normal cells might also work on cancer cells.  It has been reported that high levels of glutathione may help cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2016

Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book I am writing, "IS CANCER IN US", to be published in about two months.

Natural Products for Cancer Prevention/Management (14), Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle has been used for years in folk medicine for many diseases especially liver and gallbladder diseases.  The main active ingredient is believed to be a flavonoid called silymarin, which is a plant flavonoid isolated from the seeds of milk thistle.

Silymarin has anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and hepatoprotective effects.  It has also been reported to show some effect in skin cancer prevention. 

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2016

Disclaimer: This blog is written solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other medical professional health care advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All contents posted are extracted from the book I am writing, "IS CANCER IN US", to be published in about two months.