3 dishes that are bitter but are “crushing” cancer

Bitter melon

Bitter gourd is a familiar dish for many people Vietnam. Not only that, bitter melon has long been used as a medicinal food, with the ability to lower heat, detoxify, treat boils, heat rash, support diabetes treatment, and even fight cancer.

A study conducted by the University of Colorado has shown that the active ingredient in bitter melon has the ability to inhibit the production of cancer cells. This fruit even causes these cells to fall into a state of suicide.

Besides, Indian scientists have also demonstrated the anti-cancer ability of bitter melon.

Specifically, in the experiment using bitter melon extract to treat cancer, the authors noted that the extract interacted with molecules responsible for transporting sugar and fat throughout the body. That means, inhibiting these molecules also inhibits the process of “fattening” cancer cells and promoting their growth.

This ability of bitter melon extract has been observed in many types of cancer cells, including: breast cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancer.

In addition, with high vitamin C content, bitter melon helps protect the body from free radical attack, which is the cause of aging and chronic diseases including cancer.

Dark green leafy vegetables

These low-calorie vegetables are an effective source of nutrients. They contain a variety of vitamins along with potassium and fiber. Dark leafy greens are also high in carotenoids and B vitamins, which fight DNA damage.

Each vegetable has its own set of nutrients, so eat a variety. For example, spinach is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which may fight skin cancer. Meanwhile, kale and broccoli contain isothiocyanates similar to broccoli and cauliflower.

Green tea

Green tea contains high levels of antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals that can prevent oral cancer, lung cancer.

Clinical studies show that green tea polyphenols are very effective against tumor formation in various organs.

According to a report published in the journal Oral Oncology (USA) in 2021, US researchers analyzed 19 studies with 4,675 people showing that drinking green tea has a protective effect and prevents oral cancer. Another analysis of 51 studies involving 1.6 million people in the US also found that green tea helped reduce the risk of lung cancer, especially in men. Consuming green tea may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Evidence on the effects of green tea on other types of cancer still needs to be explored further.

In addition, in a survey by a research group from the Japanese Ministry of Health, conducted on 49,920 men, prostate cancer was found to reduce the chance of progression by up to 50% in men who took it for 5 years. cup of green tea per day compared to those who drank less than 1 cup of green tea per day.

As explained by the authors, the catechins in green tea have been involved in regulating the amount of testosterone, a male sex hormone – a risk factor for prostate cancer, thereby preventing the progression of tumors. malignant.

Drinking green tea is also very good for liver health. Specifically, people with fatty liver disease after 12 weeks of drinking green tea will help control liver enzymes, thanks to the rich amount of antioxidants of this drink. Besides, green tea also helps to deal with excess fat accumulation in the liver.

People with cancer can drink green tea to support the immune system, improve overall health. Drinking green tea also helps to refresh the mind and eliminate toxins in the body.

Truc Chi (according to Dan Tri, Vietnamnet)