What is currently the most intriguing super food or supplement with regard to preventing cancer?  I think it may be reservatrol.  Reservatrol is an antioxidant that can be found in the skins of red grapes, as well as red wine, peanuts and a few other natural sources like Japanese knotweed.  Many supplements that you buy will likely be from the Japanese knotweed--take a peek at the label if you're interested...

In 1997, it was reported that topical resveratrol applications prevented the skin cancer development in mice treated with a carcinogen. Since that time, there have been several studies of the anti-cancer activity of resveratrol conducted in animal models. Clinical trials to investigate the effects on colon cancer and melanoma are currently recruiting patients.

 

Leave a Reply