Celery Found To Kill 86% Of Lung Cancer Cells In Vitro
(Eden Prescription) Vegetables like celery are known to have many health benefits but a recent study has found it can also kill cancer cells.
A recent study has shown celery to kill up to 86% of human lung cancer cells (NCI-H460) in vitro, by inducing programmed cell death (apoptosis). Apigenin is well known as a powerful anti-cancer compound and has been shown in other studies to kill many other types of cancer including breast, prostate, pancreatic and ovarian cancers.
Two recent studies have shown that women eating diets high in apigenin reduced their risk of ovarian cancer by 20%, and reduced their risk of breast cancer risk by 19%. What is promising is a study from China found that people eating 2 to 3 servings of celery per week reduced their risk of lung cancer by an astonishing 60% (1 serving = 80 grams or two medium stalks). When treating the lung cancer it was not clear if it was just the apigenin on its own or it was it the apigenin working together with celery’s many other beneficial compounds.
Vascular endotheial growth makes a protein that stimulates the formation of new blood vessels. Unfortunately, the growth of those vessels is an integral part of the growth process for cancerous tumors. Apigenin decreases the growth of vascular endotheial in the body, reducing the possibility of a tumor growing. Apigenin also helps prevent the growth of lung, prostate, leukemia and thyroid cancers. It also prevents the uptake of glucose, disrupting the cell cycle for cancer of the pancreas.
Please add this to one of the many reasons to eat this superfood. Its not just the antioxidant benefits of celery or the fact that it is a great source of dietary fiber, the prevention of cancer is another strong reason to eat more celery. So if your mission is to reduce lung cancer risk, then it may be best to actually eat the celery. Celery is a fab snack all on its own or you can add it to stir fries, mix into salads, salsa, vegetable smoothies, stews and soups. Remember to always go organic and ensure your vegetables are pesticide free! Read the study here & more here.
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