Capsaicin Shows Promise In Inhibiting Growth Of Pancreatic Cancer
9th Apr 2006, 21:40 GMT
A new study suggests that an ingredient in red chili pepper has cancer-fighting properties that prevent or slow the growth of pancreatic cancer tumors implanted in mice. The study found that capsaicin, the "hot" ingredient in red chili pepper, caused pancreatic cancer cells to die through a process called apoptosis... click link for more info.
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