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Binds to nitrates in stomach; prevents production of carcinogenic nitrosamines. |
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Binds to iron and reduces flee radical effects of too much iron. |
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Enhance glutathione S-transferase, which helps in carcinogen excretion. |
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Antigenotoxin that inhibits the mutagenic activity of certain chemicals. |
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The following four classes of phytochemicals have demonstrated anticancer activity: |
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Soybeans, chickpeas, other legumes |
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Reduce certain enzymes in cancer cells. |
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Slow down the reproduction of cells in the large intestine, which may reduce risk of colon cancer. |
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3. Glycosides, saponins, and isoflavonoids |
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Interfere with the process by which the DNA of cells reproduce, which can prevent cancer from proliferating. |
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4. Genistein and daidzin (isoflavones) |
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Block the entry of estrogen into the cell, thereby causing cancer cells to lose their ability to function. Possibly help convert cancer cells back to normal cells. |
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Onions, broccoli, eucalyptus, blue-green algae, propolis |
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Inhibits the tumor-promoting PGE-2 series by blocking proflammatory reactions in the body. |
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