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Epicatechin

Cocoa, the major ingredient of dark chocolate, contains relatively high amounts of epicatechin, a polyphenol. It is well known that polyphenols are naturally derived compounds with a number of health benefits. In animal studies, Polyphenol-enriched fruit extracts containing epicatechin exhibited a significant anti-allergic effect in animal studies. Some reports indicate that epicatechin can be a cancer preventive agent and maybe used as an adjuvant for chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

© Jiajiu Shaw, 2017

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 wrote, "IS CANCER IN US", published recently.

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Flavonoids

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compounds found ubiquitously in plants and in the human diet.  High levels of flavonoids are found in onions, parsley, tea, citrus fruits, berries, dark chocolate, red wine, and gingko biloba.

Flavonoids have been shown to have a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities, including immune-medicated diseases and cancer.

Some clinical trials found that people with diets high in flavonoids may have lower risk of breast, lung, pancreatic, and other types of cancer. 

© 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 (16), Epicatechin

Epicatechin

Cocoa, the major ingredient of dark chocolate, contains relatively high amounts of epicatechin, a polyphenol. It is well known that polyphenols are naturally derived compounds with a number of health benefits. Polyphenol-enriched fruit extracts containing epicatechin exhibited a significant anti-allergic effect in animal studies. Some reports indicate that epicatechin can be a cancer preventive agent and maybe used as an adjuvant for chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

© 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.