Phytochemicals - The Next Generation Cure

Posted on February 14, 2008
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Cancer is the second major cause for mortality at present after cardiovascular diseases. The treatments for cancer include radiation therapy, chemotherapy etc. These treatment methods have shown adverse side effects. Thus, scientists turned their attention to alternative therapies, one of which is the use of phytochemicals as a treatment method. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive chemicals produced by plants to protect themselves. It has been found that these phytochemicals protect against human diseases also. They have anti-oxidant properties that protects the cell against damage and reduce the risk of cancer.

Using biotechnology phytochemicals present in different fruits and vegetables can be exploited for the development of effective drugs against cancer and other diseases. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes etc. are increasing in today’s world. I feel the food that’s consumed plays a major role in the onset and development of these diseases. Prevention is better than cure. So as a prevention, include apples, plums, mangoes, carrots and other such colored fruits and vegetables in your diet. This will increase your intake of phytochemicals, guiding you to good health.

Eat natural and stay healthy.

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