Miracle Fruit Of The Tropics
- Guyabano Health Benefits – Cancer Prevention
In a study published in the “ Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”, fourteen structurally diverse Annonaceous acetogenins, found in Guyabano extract were identified and tested for their ability to inhibit the growth of adriamycin resistant human mammary adenocarcinoma cells. This cell line is known to be multidrug resistant cancer cells. Some of the acetogenins from the guyabano extract were found to be more potent than adriamycin
and thus may have chemotherapeutic potential, especially with regard to multidrug resistant tumors.
Extracts from the tree were shown to: Effectively target and kill
malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast,
prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, laboratory tests shows that the
compound extracted from the Guyabano tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells! Various parts of the tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and
fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis.
and thus may have chemotherapeutic potential, especially with regard to multidrug resistant tumors.
Extracts from the tree were shown to: Effectively target and kill
malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast,
prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, laboratory tests shows that the
compound extracted from the Guyabano tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells! Various parts of the tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and
fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis.
- Some Studies About Guyabano’s Anti-Cancer Properties
Antibacterial EffectsSince 1976, over 20 independent labs researched Guyabano’s anti-cancer effects following initial research carried out by the National Cancer Institute. The National Cancer Institute found that guyabano’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells. After the 1976 findings, that were apparently never released to the public, other research studies came out with similar conclusions:
* One study published in the Journal of Natural Products found thatone chemical in Graviola was 10,000 times more potent than a
chemotherapy drug called Adriamycin.
* The Catholic University of South Korea reports that guyabano is not only a threat to cancer cells, but also leaves healthy cells alone.
This is not the case with chemo, which target all the cells – much
like antibiotics indiscriminately destroying all gut bacteria, good and bad.
* Purdue University found that leaves from the guyabano tree are
“killed cancer cells among six human cell lines”. The researchers
also found that the leaves were particularly effective for prostate
and pancreatic cancers.
* One piece of research found on PubMed concluded: Overall, the
compounds that are naturally present in a Graviola extract inhibited
multiple signaling pathways that regulate metabolism, cell cycle,
survival, and metastatic properties in PC cells. Collectively,
alterations in these parameters led to a decrease in tumorigenicity
and metastasis of orthotopically implanted pancreatic tumors,
indicating promising characteristics of the natural product against this lethal disease.”
While guyabano has something to offer in the world of cancer protection, it’s important to note that studies conducted with guyabano were conducted in what’s known as In Vitro. This means that biological component have been isolated for testing, and this this case, cancer cells were used in test tubes. While it’s helpful to start research somewhere, we are still in need of human clinical trials.
* One study published in the Journal of Natural Products found thatone chemical in Graviola was 10,000 times more potent than a
chemotherapy drug called Adriamycin.
* The Catholic University of South Korea reports that guyabano is not only a threat to cancer cells, but also leaves healthy cells alone.
This is not the case with chemo, which target all the cells – much
like antibiotics indiscriminately destroying all gut bacteria, good and bad.
* Purdue University found that leaves from the guyabano tree are
“killed cancer cells among six human cell lines”. The researchers
also found that the leaves were particularly effective for prostate
and pancreatic cancers.
* One piece of research found on PubMed concluded: Overall, the
compounds that are naturally present in a Graviola extract inhibited
multiple signaling pathways that regulate metabolism, cell cycle,
survival, and metastatic properties in PC cells. Collectively,
alterations in these parameters led to a decrease in tumorigenicity
and metastasis of orthotopically implanted pancreatic tumors,
indicating promising characteristics of the natural product against this lethal disease.”
While guyabano has something to offer in the world of cancer protection, it’s important to note that studies conducted with guyabano were conducted in what’s known as In Vitro. This means that biological component have been isolated for testing, and this this case, cancer cells were used in test tubes. While it’s helpful to start research somewhere, we are still in need of human clinical trials.
- Other Health Benefits of Guyabano
* Alleviates pain stemming from arthritis, joint and back problems, and rheumatism.
* Prevents urinary tract infections – Guyabano is known for it’s
vitamin C content (77% daily value per cup). Vitamin C can help to decrease the amount of harmful bacteria that may be present in the urinary tract.
* Migraine and headache relief – Guyabano contains riboflavin, which could help with headaches.
* May help with anemia – Soursop (guyabano) is rich in iron, which could help with iron deficiency anemia.
* Prevents constipation – Before Rich in fiber, guyabano is one of the many foods to choose if you suffer from constipation.
* Bone health – Guyabano contains copper, a mineral promoting the absorption of bone-benefiting calcium.
* Prevents leg cramps – Potassium in the fruit could help prevent leg cramps.
* Help in the regeneration of pancreatic cells, and therefore in the
treatment against diabetes.
* Inhibit the activity of Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1)
* Possesses anti-depressive effects.
* Fights inflammation (active source of substances with
antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities)
* Boosts energy levels – Along with vitamin C, guyabano is known to be rich in B vitamins as well. B vitamins are known to help increase energy levels.
Sources:
http://naturalsociety.com/guyabano-health-benefits-soursop-fruit/
http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/herb/guyabano.htm
http://guyabano.com/
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