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Olive Oil and Cancer
Benefits of olive oil in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer
Javier Menendez Spanish scientist, specialist in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Institute of Northwestern Health Chicago (USA) confirmed at the genetic level the benefits of olive oil in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
The study’s findings, which also participated Ramon Colomer, head of the Division of Medical Oncology, Catalan Institute of Oncology, published in the latest issue of the Annals of Oncology ‘.
Spanish scientists have demonstrated in laboratory experiments on different cell lines of breast cancer that oleic acid, the main component of olive oil, greatly reduced levels of an oncogene called Her-2/neu. High levels of Her-2/neu (also known as erb B-2) are found in approximately 20-30% of breast cancer patients and are associated with highly aggressive tumors that have a poor prognosis.
Oleic acid
Colomer said it was the first time you attach a component of the diet, oleic acid (main component of olive oil) with reduced levels of an oncogene from studies in molecular biology. Moreover, according to Colomer, oleic acid not only suppress the overproduction of the gene, but also doubles the antitumor efficacy of trastuzumab, the antibody treatment that targets the Her-2/neu gene and has helped extend the lives of many breast cancer patients.
Properties and benefits of Lemon
You have been attributed remarkable healing properties: good for the circulation (blood pressure reduction) helps digestion, bleaching, astringent, and for its high content of vitamin C helps prevent colds and boost our immune systems.
- Good protector in preventing some cancers. Reduces cholesterol levels, astringent, antiviral and antibacterial. Effective diets.
- It’s exciting for the functions of the pancreas and liver.
- It is used in many home remedies: gargle to relieve sore throat, mouth ulcers and gingivitis,
- Take action against fat for this reason is a common ingredient of diets and slimming cures and even many anti-grease detergents.
Some varieties grown are: Fino and Verna Waiter and variety. Another variety grown is Eureka (Four Seasons).
* Lemon verna. Large size, rugged and Larage, half juice and few seeds lato. Long palate with little aciez.
* Fine verna. Medium size, much juice, pile fine and good color. mid-palate
* Primafiori. Medium size, much juice, thin skin, good color palate and acidity media. is the biggest seller in the Spanish markets.
* Eureka / Rodrejo. Medium size, much juice, thin skin and good color, more mid-palate acidity.
Properties of banana
The banana has been relatively frowned upon in many parts of the world due to consider a common fruit and high in calories, but the really interesting are all the properties of bananas in the health field (improved hypertension, gout, rheumatic diseases, anemias, digestion, etc.)..
In relation to beauty tips point toward the trend is natural, and in this case the banana can be a useful alternative. In fact, the properties of the banana skin is remarkable, and to catch up we will review them.
The shell and the same banana contains antioxidants, which applied to regenerate skin and to minimize and eliminate certain conditions, among the most important are mentioned:
* Allergies
* Redness
* Bruising
* Psoriasis
* Warts
* Contusions
* Acne
* Rash
* Animal Bites
* Inflammation