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…
Liver cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of liver. Liver is the body’s largest internal organ and it is mainly responsible for nutrients breakdown and storage, bile production and excretion, regulation of clotting factors and detoxification of toxins. Liver cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer deaths…
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…
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the pancreas. Pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that is responsible for releasing enzymes that help with digestion (exocrine function) and produces hormones, including insulin and glucagon, that help manage the blood sugar (endocrine function). Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 7% of cancer…
Celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain relief and inflammation. It is typically used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and dysmenorrhea. How does Celebrex work on cancer cells? Celecoxib inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which is an enzyme responsible for several processes of cancer development, formation of…
Breast cancer is a cancer that occurs when abnormal cells form in the tissues of the breast, which usually form a mass (tumour). 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It is a cancer that occurs in the prostate – a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is located between the penis and bladder and is responsible for producing fluid that helps make seminal fluid…
Many of us may have known Metformin as a common oral medication for treating type 2 diabetes. However, what we may not know is that Metformin has been shown to also have anti-cancer effects. How Does Metformin Work on Cancer? Metformin affects cancer both directly and indirectly. Directly, Metformin interferes with cancer-promoting signaling pathways. Therefore,…
