According to scientists from Cancer Research, UK "undoubtedly, food affects the risk of developing the tumor process, especially in the large intestine, and it is estimated that in 1/3 of cases, colon cancer, in one way or another, is associated with nutrition".

During the study, scientists from the University of Minnesota found that ginger, a substance contained in the roots and giving a characteristic ginger flavor, slows the growth of human tumor cells transplanted to mice. The anti-carcinogenic effect of the ginger family has been known for a long time, and plants have been used for thousands of years. On this basis, ginger ingredients can be an effective chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent for cancer of the rectum and large intestine, according to the Internet edition for girls and women aged 14-35 who have been diagnosed with Pannochka. net Scientists transplanted human colon tumor cells to genetically modified mice devoid of immune system. Before and after transplantation, animals were injected with 0.5 mg of gingerbill 3 times a week. In the control group mice were inoculated with tumor cells, but did not give imbirol. Tumors were allowed to grow to 1 cm3, after which the mice were euthanized.

After 15 days in the control group, there were 13 tumors detected, and in the group with the ginger, there were only 4 such tumors. By day 28, all mice from the control group had volumetric tumors. By day 38, all the mice from the ginger group also found voluminous formations. By day 49, all the mice in the control group were asleep, since the tumor volume exceeded 1 cm3. By the same date in 12 mice in the ginger group, the tumor size was equal to half the maximum volume.

In the second work, scientists from Union College, Nebraska showed that the Chinese herb Scutellaria barbata belonging to the genus of mint, slows the growth of prostate cancer. It is traditionally used for various diseases, including cancer of the liver, lungs and rectum.

Studies were performed on mice deprived of immune system. They were given 8 or 16 mg of mint extract per day or placebo ("pacifier"). After 19 weeks, prostate tumors of considerable size were found in the placebo group, by the 27th week 70% of the animals had tumors that were easily palpable by the 32nd week. For comparison, in the group of animals taking Scutellaria barbata extract at a dose of 8 and 16 mg, there were no tumors in 50% and 70% of cases, respectively.

Researchers believe that the animal extract from Scutellaria barbata demonstrated satisfactory performance. They hope that, with respect to prostate cancer in humans, this extract will demonstrate no less antitumor activity.

The experimental data obtained by scientists on the antitumor activity of imbirol and Scutellaria barbata extract suggest that these plant substances need further study already in the field of prevention and treatment of cancers in humans.

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