Cresson, excellent food, the prevention of breast cancer, according to a study released today, watercress, yesterday in the British Journal of Nutrition conducted by the Center for Cancer Research at the School of Medicine, Southampton General Hospital, the UK.
The experimental results of the use of a 3-ounce serving of watercress by healthy participants who were previously treated for breast cancer reduces the presence of an important factor in tumor growth six eight hours after eating watercress. The study shows that watercress is as therapeutic as traditional drug treatments with tamoxifen and Herceptin, and regular consumption has the potential to provide valuable protection against cancer in general.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, the renowned anti-aging specialist, will discuss the role of anti-cancer watercress in his latest book, Forever Young (www.getforeveryoung.com). According to Dr. Perricone, "Watercress has the ability to disable HIF1, a signal emitted by the cells of the blood request. HIF1 if not controlled properly, otherwise harmless pile of pre-cancerous cells can develop into invasive tumors to form . Perricone says, "Scientists are looking for anti-angiogenic agents for years, because if we can stop the blood supply, we can kill the cancer. And it looks like watercress can do it."
Another study published in The Journal of Clinical Nutrition in February 2007 showed that, in addition to reducing DNA damage, a daily dose of watercress to promote the ability of cells to DNA damage that can be caused by free radicals increases. In the study, 60 men and women, half of whom were smokers, consumed their usual diet plus 85 grams of crude watercress daily for eight weeks. Blood samples were analyzed for plasma antioxidant status and DNA damage in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells. Consumption of watercress significantly reduced DNA damage in lymphocytes.
The Southampton and studies confirm that the AJCN, Greeks, Romans and Persians have known for centuries - watercress is a powerful natural medicine and nutrition dense. Watercress has been prescribed for migraine headaches, disorders of anemia, eczema, liver and kidneys and tuberculosis.
When news of anti-cancer properties of watercress spreads, many consumers are looking for ways to this wonderful green in their diet. Fortunately Watercress is a sheet to use and versatile, delicious drinks, salads, soups, stir-fries, spreads, sandwiches, stews and stir-fry. And watercress is widely available thanks to the quality of the producers of B & W, Inc., the largest producer in the United States.
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