Drink packs punch against cancer
A MIXED fruit punch could provide a devastating blow against prostate cancer.
The blueberry, grape, raspberry and elderberry cordial rapidly slashes the size of prostate tumours, research has shown.
In tests, Blueberry Punch cut the size of tumours by a quarter in two weeks.
Trials are now planned to see whether a daily glass or two of the drink could treat the disease, or even prevent it developing in the first place.
Blueberry Punch is an Australian product. It also includes a host of other natural ingredients thought to boost health, including green tea, olive leaves, the herb tarragon and the spices turmeric and ginger.
It is thought the ingredients act together to cut inflammation and block a cancer gene.
Dr Jas Singh, who conducted the research on mice at Sydney University, said: “We have undertaken efficacy studies on individual components of Blueberry Punch in the same laboratory setting and found these effective in suppressing cell growth in culture.
“We reasoned that synergistic or additive effects are likely to be achieved when they are combined.”
The researchers looked at the effect of Blueberry Punch on cancer cell cultures in the laboratory and in genetically engineered mice with human prostate tumours.
After only two weeks of having the syrupy solution added to their drinking water, their tumours had shrunk by 25 per cent, an American Association for Cancer Research conference heard.
The research was part-funded by Blueberry Punch’s Australian manufacturer, Dr Red Nutraceuticals. However, the scientists said they had designed and conducted the experiments independently. DAILY MAIL
How a fruit punch may limit prostate cancer
Last Updated: 2:52am GMT 07/12/2007
A fruit punch with blueberry and grape juice could help to limit the spread of prostate cancer, scientists have found.
The concoction reduced the growth of tumours in mice with a human version of the disease by 25 per cent in two weeks.
Researchers believe the drink, sold as Blueberry Punch, could have a similar effect in humans and want to test it on patients.
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