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  • Seeds of the fruit contain piceatannol, which was found to inhibit cell proliferation and boost autophagic activity
  • Study also suggests the compound may be more effective when combined with a targeted cancer drug

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A natural compound commonly found in passion fruit could be effective as an anti-tumour agent against stomach cancer, a new Chinese study suggests.

Passion fruit is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Its seeds contain piceatannol – a compound that previous studies have suggested could have preventive and therapeutic effects against some cancers.

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(04-04-2023, 07:00 PM)BillYates Wrote: [ -> ]Wow, this is fascinating news! It's great to know that researchers are out there exploring these avenues and discovering new ways to fight cancer. I like such informative posts and recently liked an article about the best CBD for relief. Of course, more research will need to be done to fully understand the effects of piceatannol on cancer cells and how it could be used in combination with other treatments.

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