Melatonin: More than Just a Sleep Aid Many of us may have heard of melatonin as a supplement to help with sleep. However, not many of us know that melatonin also has anti-cancer properties. Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland at night. It is mainly responsible for our sleep-wake cycle. How…
Sulforaphane is a natural compound (isothiocyanate) found in cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. It has been found to have promising effects against cancer, as well as for cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes. How does sulforaphane work on cancer? Many studies have found that sulforaphane can be used in cancer prevention. Sulforaphane…
Grape seed extract is a dietary supplement made from grape seeds. As an antioxidant, grape seed extract has several health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and strengthening the immune system. How does grape seed extract help fight against cancer? Grape seed extract possesses high content of proanthocyanidin, a type of chemical compound…
Black cumin or Nigella sativa (N. sativa) is a flowering plant with various medicinal properties. Its seed extract and oil have been widely used for centuries as a natural treatment for many diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, inflammatory diseases, diabetes and digestive diseases. Thymoquinone, the main constituent of black cumin seed oil, has various properties including…
After cancer treatment it’s important to keep eating well and adding in a wide variety of healthy foods to your diet. Below is a list of cancer superfoods that will benefit your recovery. Super food defined: Usually an ultra-healthy, nutrient-packed, international plant-based food and supplement. We have superfoods from our home countries, but eating super…
Curcumin is one of the most active curcuminoid compounds found in turmeric.
