Cucumber Kills 96% of Breast Cancer Cells in Vitro and Reduces Risk in Women: Cucumber is rich in the compound cucurbitacin B, which in this study was shown to kill up to 96% of human breast cancer cells in vitro. And when mice were fed this natural compound, they had breast tumors 55% smaller than untreated mice after 6 weeks. Cucurbitacin B is a powerful anticancer compound and in lab studies has also been shown to potently suppress prostate, lung, and pancreatic cancer, as well as leukemia, neuroblastoma and others. But could cucumbers reduce breast cancer risk in women? Yes, according to two fascinating studies. In one study from Italy, women eating the most salad-type vegetables (including cucumber) with olive oil had 34% less risk of breast cancer. In a study from Greece, women eating cucumber twice per week had 15% less risk of breast cancer compared to those eating it just once per week—and protection increased the more cucumbers they ate (daily consumption is best!). But the same Greek study showed truly stunning results for women who consumed cucumbers and lettuce every day along with raw carrots at least twice weekly: that healthy combination reduced their risk of breast cancer by a staggering 88%. As usual, a healthy diet based on plentiful fruit and vegetables (preferably organic and raw) provides stunning health benefits.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:14:29 +0000
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