Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Luteolin blocks cellular signaling pathway to lower colon cancer risk

February 6, 2012 by  
Filed under Organic Foods

The result of a body of research published in the journal BMC Gastroenterology has found that consumption of the plant flavonoid luteolin is able to inhibit the activity of cell signaling pathways (known as IGF and PI3K) important for the growth of colon cancer. Extensive…

High-risk prostate cancer associated with significantly lower bone mineral content loss

July 13, 2010 by  
Filed under Supplements

Men with prostate cancer lose significantly less bone mineral content (BMC) as they age than men who are free of the disease. The findings are important because loss of BMC can play a key role in the development of fragile bones, fractures and osteoporosis.