Guest guest Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 I thought this was interesting considering much of vegetarian protein sources come from beans and nuts. Or at least it plays a big part in my consumption - I know that some people are allergic to peanuts though. ---- TheDenverChannel.com Compound In Beans, Nuts May Prevent Cancer *Researchers Say Compound In Common Foods Prevents Cancer* POSTED: 1:57 pm MDT September 15, 2005 British researchers have found that a compound in certain foods may prevent cancer.Researchers at University College London recently discovered a natural compound that they said inhibits the activity of an enzyme involved in tumor growth, in addition to enhancing cancer-fighting medications.Theysaid the compound, called inositol pentakisphosphate, is found in beans, nuts and cereals. Researchers hope they can develop the compound into use as new cancer treatments.The findings are published in the latest issue of Cancer Research. - Study Abstract<http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/18/8339> http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/4979107/detail.html * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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