Watercress Kill Cell Growth Causes Breast Cancer | Fighting | Treatment

Watercress Kill Cell Growth Causes Breast Cancer | Fighting | Treatment

You know the plant watercress? This type of plant turned out to contain powerful compounds can help fight breast cancer.

A study conducted at the University of Southampton and published in the British Journal of Nutrition, plant compounds that are also known as Isothiocyanate phenylethyl this could suppress proliferation of breast cancer cells.

Reported by the Media Info from Green, Tuesday (26/11), watercress is working by turning off the signal at daam cells that provoke the growth of cancer cells. When the tumors and cancers of the blood supply, prevent the compounds contained in the watercress will send a signal in normal cells to continue to provide oxygen and nutrients.

Compounds in the watercress will interfere with the signal of the cancer cells. He will prevent the cancer cells block the blood and oxygen in a person's body.

A study found the compound plant watercress also effectively inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and colon. In a study known to a small group of patients with breast cancer were asked to eat a bowl of watercress, then their blood is clinically tested 24 hours ahead.

The researchers found significant levels of compounds in the plant launched the blood after eating watercress. The signal function of this plant are also measurable affect blood cells in women. The researchers concluded the dam believe that a lot of work to do to find the direct impact of watercress to reduce the risk of cancer.

Watercress or cabbage family is a kind of silangannya. Although much more of relatives halur kale, broccoli, arugula, mustard greens, watercress and offers many of the same health benefits, particularly rich in antioxidants.

Some studies show that eating broccoli and watercress reduces the risk of breast cancer. Watercress is a source of calcium-rich iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium. It also provides vitamin C, A, E, K, and B, including folate.

Watercress has been recommended to improve eye health because it contains a rich supply of carotenoids, lutein, 2 and zeaxanthin which protect the eyes from the threat of cataracts. Watercress also helps normalize the cholesterol and blood pressure, blood purifier, and breath freshener.

In Ancient Egypt, watercress is provided to increase stamina. Some African tribes believe that this plant is an aphrodisiac.

Watercress can be used for salads and soups, as well as complement to the sandwich. This plant is widely available on the market, is also sometimes found as a hydroponic plant.