Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:19:55 GMT Enzyme-blocking chemicals in pomegranate may protect individuals against breast cancers, a new study finds. http://www.presstv.ir/photo/20100106/khashayar20100106152304968.jpg Previous studies had reported various health benefits for pomegranate. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the fruit can help prevent cancer, heart problems and Alzheimer's disease. According to the study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a group of phytochemicals known as ellagitannins, found in abundance in pomegranate, can block aromatase, inhibiting the growth of estrogen-responsive breast cancers. "Phytochemicals suppress estrogen production that prevents the proliferation of breast cancer cells and the growth of estrogen-responsive tumors," said lead researcher Shiuan Chen. Aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen, is the main target in the majority of drugs used to fight estrogen-fueled breast cancers. "We do not recommend people start taking this as a replacement for the aromatase inhibitors," said Chen, stressing that the compounds found in pomegranate are not as potent as the actual drugs. PKH/HGH Related Stories: Alternative medicine: Pomegranate Pomegranates help fight cancer http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=115488§ionid=3510210 -- A government, of Israel, by Israel, and, for: Israel. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Other posts:
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