Monday, March 17, 2008

Oral Cancer May be Treated with Proanthocyanidins from Medicinal Plants

"(NaturalNews) Proanthocyanidins from grapeseed extract may hamper the growth of oral cancer cells, according to a recent study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Proanthocyanidins are chemicals in the flavonoid family, naturally occurring in the seeds and skins of grapes (including red wine), pine bark, green and black tea, and berries including bilberries, cranberries, chokeberries and black currant berries. They have been shown to act as antioxidants and protect against DNA damage from tobacco, as well as..." click here to read the rest of "Oral Cancer May be Treated with Proanthocyanidins from Medicinal Plants" at Naturalnews.com