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The Cancer Fighting Power of Berries

The Power of Berries
NY Times, The Well, Jan. 22, 2010

Several studies show that people who eat diets high in fruits and vegetables have lower cancer rates. Now a large body of research suggests that berries may be among the most potent cancer-fighting fruits.

Berries contain a number of healthful compounds including vitamins A, C, E and folic acid; selenium; calcium; polyphenols; and compounds called Berries contain a number of healthful compounds including vitamins A, C, E and folic acid; selenium; calcium; polyphenols; and compounds called anthocyanins.

A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research documents more evidence of a link between anthocyanins and cancer prevention.…….Full article

Editor’s Comment: For earlier research on anthocyanins, see:

•  Anthocyanins and their role in cancer prevention.

Anthocyanins are also found in the purple pigment of black elderberries, a natural antiviral for influenza, see:

• European elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) rich in sugars, organic acids, anthocyanins and selected polyphenols.

NY Times: The Power of Berries
CPR: Anthocyanins in black raspberries prevent esophageal tumors in rats

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