Celery And Parsley Protect Against Leukemia
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August 08, 2022
Apigenin protects against cancer, but should not be taken at the same time as chemotherapy for established diseases ...
A team of Dutch scientists has found that regular consumption of leafy vegetables containing the flavonoid apigenin, such as parsley and celery, can significantly reduce the risk of leukemia.
Experts have found that some of the flavonoids, which are highest in fruits and vegetables, can slow or even block the development of two types of cancer cells, writes Reuters.
The authors of the study, published in Cell Death and Disease, believe that apigenin can be used as a means of successfully preventing leukemia.
Michael Pepelenbosch of the University of Groningen, who led the study, warned that the substance was resistant to chemotherapy.
Apigenin may interfere with standard treatment in people who have already been diagnosed with leukemia and have started conventional therapy.
"Apigenin may be useful in preventing leukemia, but should not be taken at the same time as chemotherapy for pre-existing conditions, as it may block the positive effects of treatment," says Pepelenbosch.
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