Blueberries May Potentially Reduce Liver Cancer Growth

Scientists in the United States found and reported that blueberry extracts inhibited the growth of liver cancer cells in a laboratory experiment.

Blueberries are a rich source of polyphenols, potent antioxidants including phenolic acids, tannins, flavonols and anthocyanins. One compound in blueberries called pterostilbene (similar to resveratrol) may be as effective as the widely used synthetic drug in reducing cholesterol.

“Our study found that phenolics compounds in blueberries could inhibit HepG2 liver cancer cell population growth and induce apoptosis. Dietary intakes of these fruits may have potential to reduce liver cancer,” wrote lead researcher Weiguang Yi from the University of Georgia.

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