A promising laboratory study into the preventative action of
Nexrutine from Phellodendron tree bark on prostate cancer could
open up new avenues of commercialization for its formulator Next
Pharmaceuticals.
A meta-analysis of 59 trials, rated by the reviewers as being of
'low' quality, has led to a conclusion that dietary supplements for
cancer patients do not improve survival or benefit prognosis.
Outreach is fundamental to future growth of the natural products
industry, and two long-time industry professionals have hit on a
two-part model, comprising a supplement line and a magazine, that
look set to boost education and get...
The flavonoid xanthohumol found in hops could help prevent prostate
cancer, but the scientists suggest supplements rather than beer for
exploiting the potential benefits.
High daily intakes of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as
well as vegetables in general, could reduce the risk of non-Hodgkin
lymphoma by almost 50 per cent, says a new study.
A daily supplement of probiotics could reduce the risk of liver
cancer caused by fungal toxins in foods, a leading cause of the
disease in some of the world's most populous countries.
US scientists report that blueberry extracts inhibited the growth
of liver cancer cells in the lab, potentially adding to the growing
list of health benefits for the 'superfood'.
A chewing gum with the amino acid cysteine aimed at reducing the
risk of alcohol and tobacco smoking related cancers is expected to
launch to market this year, following extensive research at the
University of Helskinki.
Obesity has again been linked to an increased risk of cancer,
findings that constitute yet another building block in the wall of
pressure being built around the food industry.
Sulphoraphane (SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli and cauliflower may reduce the risk of hereditary colon
cancer, an animal study has found, giving more evidence to the link
between diet and cancer prevention.
Water-soluble compounds from garlic reduced the size of liver
cancer cells by a factor of three, research that adds to other
anti-cancer studies with garlic, says a new laboratory study from
Italy.
Selenium has been linked to protection from cancers of both the
prostate and lung, as well as immune system health. Many questions
remain and numerous clinical trials are seeking to provide answers.
Research from Italy has shed light on possible mechanisms for
stopping the growth of prostate cancer by Linnea's HMRlignan, as
the company continues to consolidate the science behind its
product.
A combination of lycopene and vitamin E suppressed the growth of
prostate cancer in mice, but had no effect when used independently,
say Dutch researchers.
Increased flavonoid intake might offer protection against breast
and ovarian cancer, said scientists at this week's 97th Annual
Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
A review of 18 studies has led researchers to claim that soy
products may protect against breast cancer, but that consumers
should be wary of high-dose supplements - conclusions that have
been questioned by an industry association.
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent or inhibit the growth of liver
cancer cells, say researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at
today's annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer
Research.
Drinking five cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of breast
cancer by 22 per cent, claims a meta-analysis of previous studies,
the same studies that the FDA recently said contained very little
science to support the claims.
Five servings of fruit and vegetables per day and a diet low in fat
reduced the risk of breast cancer by nine per cent, a figure
dismissed as not significant and due to 'chance'.
Compounds found in broccoli and soy may help protect against
certain cancers that affect over two million new people every year,
according to a cell culture study.
Drinking as much as six cups of coffee per day has no effect on the
risk of colon or rectal cancer, according to Swedish researchers,
adding to evidence that coffee and the cancer are not linked.
New research indicates that a diet rich in magnesium may lower the
risk of colon cancer, supporting previous studies inversely linking
intake of the mineral to the disease.
A pharmaceutical company has suggested that the addition of a
phosphorylated variant of gamma-tocopherol to lycopene-rich foods
like tomato sauce might boost the carotenoid's anti-cancer
activity.
A new review study has poured water on claims that there is
sufficient evidence to support a link between omega-3 consumption
and a reduced risk of cancer.
Isoflavones from soy do not increase markers for breast cancer in
postmenopausal women and could protect against the disease,
suggests a new animal study.
A growing body of research is driving strong growth in supplements
and foods fortified with vitamin D, inversely linked in several
studies to lower risk of certain cancers and osteoporosis.
Aminomics, supplements that aim to address the amino acid
imbalances that underpin the symptoms of some serious diseases, are
expected to reach the market next year following two deals struck
by developer the Canadian Cancer Research...
The world's leading cocoa processor Barry Callebaut said yesterday
that it had new evidence to support the anti-cancer and anti-ageing
benefits of its healthy chocolate Acticoa.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week sent warning letters
to 34 website operators making claims that natural alternatives to
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will prevent or treat diseases
like cancer, heart disease, or osteoporosis.
An herbal extract developed by New Chapter suppresses the growth of
prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to
self-destruct, according to new research.
The FDA is unconvinced that cherries pack as much of a health punch
as some marketers of cherry-based products are claiming. It has
issued warning letters to 29 companies, telling them to stop making
disease prevention or treatment...
Apigenin, a plant flavonoid found in herbs, fruits and vegetables,
slowed down the growth of prostate cancer tumours when fed to mice,
report US researchers on a new study.
A new study has highlighted yet again that doctors are not always
aware of their patients' CAM habits. This time the group consists
of cancer sufferers, who the researchers say may be missing out on
the opportunity for treatment...
Intake of beta-carotene from foods is inversely associated with
lower mortality, including death from heart disease and cancer, in
the elderly, shows a new study across different European
populations.
A compound called genistein that is found in soya beans could prove
useful in the prevention of some forms of amyloidosis, report
scientists from the Scripps Research Institute.
Californian natural compounds supplier Cyvex Nutrition is launching
a new version of its PomActiv ingredient with an antioxidant
profile that is closer to that of pomegranate.
Eating foods containing phytoestrogens - like soya products, plant
oils and a range of different fruits and vegetables - appears to
reduce the risk of developing lung cancer even in smokers, reveals
new research out today.