Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Citrus for Cancer


Citrus flavonoids, or naturally occurring plant compounds that function as antioxidants, may be effective anticancer agents, a new study suggests.

Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute in Canada stated that tangeritin and nobiletin are citrus flavonoids that are among the most effective at inhibiting cancer cell growth in vitro and in vivo.

Tangeritin is a flavone that is found in tangerine and other citrus peels. Tangeritin is commercially available as a dietary supplement. Nobiletin is one of the citrus bioflavonoids and can be found in fruits such as lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, etc.

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