Berries
Berries are available most of the time in the
U.S. They are known to contain different
kinds of antioxidants in addition to different vitamins, minerals, etc. Popular berries include blue berries, black berries,
elder berries, goji berries, raspberries, red berries, and strawberries. There are plenty of potential beneficial
health effects of berries. Some examples
are shown below.
Blueberries
Blueberries are becoming
popular in recent years because they contain a lot of antioxidants and
phytochemicals. Both in vitro studies and animal studies
indicate that blueberries may be effective against cancer. Potential mechanisms of action include
inhibition of pro-inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer cell proliferation.
Elderberries
Similar to other berries,
elder berries contain flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, etc. Elder berries have been used as a folk
medicine for cold, flu, and allergy.
Some studies indicate that elder berries may have certain anticancer
effect.
Goji Berries (Wolfberries)
Goji berries have been commonly
used in Chinese food and medicine for thousands of years. Because it has a lot of antioxidants, Goji
berries are becoming a hot item in the trendy health food industry. Goji berries also contain many other
ingredients with potential health benefits, including retina protection,
anti-aging effect, etc. Some studies
indicate that the polysaccharides in goji berries may inhibit the growth of
several different cancer cells in animal studies, including prostate cancer.
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.
