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10/24/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A flavonoid found in citrus fruits helps keep the heart strong in cancer patients

Rutin is a natural pigment found in fruits and vegetables. A study published in the Journal of Asian Natural Products Research found that this flavonoid can protect the heart from damage caused by chemotherapy, making it a potentially effective means to counter the side effects that cancer patients experience from chemo treatment. The researchers created rat models […]

05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Compounds in lemon found to effectively fight cancer without harmful side effects

You can never really go wrong when it comes to lemons: It’s a delicious addition to any dish, and it smells good, too. It’s also known to have various health benefits, most notable of which is vitamin C. That said, these yellow oblong-shaped fruits aren’t just to keep the colds away for another day. According to […]

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