Posted on 01/01/2009 9:11:28 AM PST by BGHater
An extract from grape seeds can destroy cancer cells, US research suggests.
In lab experiments, scientists found that the extract stimulated leukaemia cells to commit suicide.
Within 24 hours, 76% of leukaemia cells exposed to the extract were killed off, while healthy cells were unharmed, Clinical Cancer Research reports.
The study raises the possibility of new cancer treatments, but scientists said it was too early to recommend that people eat grapes to ward off cancer.
Grape seeds contain a number of antioxidants, including resveratrol, which is known to have anti-cancer properties, as well as positive effect on the heart.
Previous research has shown grapeseed extract has an effect on skin, breast, bowel, lung, stomach and prostate cancer cells in the laboratory.
It can also reduce the size of breast tumours in rats and skin tumours in mice.
However, the University of Kentucky study is the first to test its impact on a blood cancer.
Lead researcher Professor Xianglin Shi said: "These results could have implications for the incorporation of agents such as grapeseed extract into prevention or treatment of haematological (blood) malignancies and possibly other cancers.
"What everyone seeks is an agent that has an effect on cancer cells but leaves normal cells alone, and this shows that grapeseed extract fits into this category."
The researchers exposed leukaemia cells to grape extract in a range of different doses.
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That’s another reason to drink more wine. :^)
As much wine as I’ve had over the last 2 weeks (and with the amount planned over the next 4 years with BO) I could start smoking again with no problem!
I have heard it advised that to make fruit/vegetable concoctions will keep cancer away. I am sure there is some truth in that. Either juicing machines or cut up in your blender. Drink up.
I doubt people are going to wait for more testing. ....especially since its safe.
I've taken this since 1995 and swear by it!!! My dogs also take a MUCH smaller dose (after the initial saturation dosage for the first week of taking, I now take 4 small tablets a day and my dogs (4) split one tablet at dinner between them). MY DACHSHUND JAMES JUST CELEBRATED HIS 17TH BIRTHDAY, YESTERDAY!!!
Here's where I get mine: www.roex.com THIS IS ALL TRUE. Great for allergies, cardiac, skin, and over all health issues. Helps to hold vitamin C in your system longer. Vit C is essential in the production of collagen and that means the appearance of younger more beautiful skin!
This is a maintenance deal...no quick fix...you take it for the rest of your life.
Grapeseed extract simply helps your body help itself. It aides in giving your body the tools to work more efficiently and effectively. Our bodies are programmed to heal, but as we age & the environment we live in & the stress we hold are all factors in our loss of our body's natural abilities to heal itself.
Do something really good for your body in 2009 - this is a Resolution to Keep!
p.s. I make nothing for having said this. I take it, and believe in it 100%, so I'm passionate about it. They are small, easy to take supplements. Watch the purity factor of whatever brand you take. As always, some companies try to save $ by cheaping out in the purity levels. Roex gives you 95% purity. That's why they call theirs PC-95 (procyanadin sp?) and why I take it.
Weinie
When I was little, I always ate watermelon seeds, too....until my big bro told me I might grow a watermelon.
“...my dogs (4) split one tablet at dinner between them).”
Roex’ instructions say to take on a empty stomach...?
Does anyone else thing that you can replace the word ‘holy’ with ‘healthy’ and you will find a lot of good health tips in the bible?
“Do this in memory of me” (drink wine) seems to be a daily ritual with significant health benefits
“Give them a whiff of the grape.”
btt
Good post! This is why I take ‘’Ageless Xtra’’ every day. Great nutracutical with loads of natural energy, replenishing billions of healthy cells. If any Freep wants to learn more, email me! (I now return you to this thread.)
Strictly for medicinal purposes of course...
Grapeshot is deadly.
Genius, of course!
That must be Islam forbids the drinking of wine...
This will never work, drug companies can’t patent it.
I'm doing my part.
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