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July 1, 2008
Lung Cancer May Be Inversely Associated with Consumption of Flavonoids
Summary: In a population-based, case-control study involving 558 lung cancer cases and 837 controls, dietary consumption of certain flavonoids was found to be inversely associated with lung cancer among smokers, but not among nonsmokers. Among tobacco smokers, intakes of epicatechin (OR=0.64; in 10 mg/d increments), catechin (OR=0.49; in 4 mg/d increments),
quercetin (OR=0.49; in 4 mg/d increments), and kaempferol (OR=0.68; in 2 mg/d increments) were inversely associated with lung cancer. In tobacco smokers, consumption of various other flavonoid-rich foods, such as vegetables, tea, and wine, was found to be inversely associated with lung cancer as well. Additional research is warranted.
Reference: "Dietary flavonoid intake and lung cancer--a population-based case-control study," Cui Y, Morgenstern H, et al, Cancer, 2008; 112(10): 2241-8. (Address: Zuo-Feng Zhang, Department of Epidemiology, University of California at Los Angeles, 71-225 CHS, Box 951772, 650 Charles E. Young Drive, South, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1772, USA. E-mail: zfzhang@ucla.edu).
Source: http://www.vitasearch.com/get-clp-summary/37424
Comment:
This is more one more clinical study proving that flavonoids like epicatechin, catechin, which are present in green tea, are effective in blocking the development of lung cancer. Green tea contains different types of catechin compounds, however Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is proven to be the most potent in its anticancer action as well as its positive effect on many other systems in the body.
According to Dr. Rath's research, not only the flavonoid compounds such as catechins are important for blocking the development of cancer, but also certain other micronutrients as Vitamin C, and amino acids lysine, and proline are needed to build strong connective tissue that can prevent the spreading of cancer. The scientists at Dr. Rath's Research Institute have proven that when Vitamin C, lysine, proline, green tea extract (EGCG) are used along with other specific nutrients, the combination is more effective than the effect of any single nutrient. This concept, called Nutrient Synergy, has been tested at Dr. Rath's Research Institute in more than thirty different types of cancer cell lines. This conclusion of the studies have effectively shown that the nutrient synergistic combination not only blocks the development of cancer, but also strengthens the connective tissue, prevents further spread of cancer and reduces the blood supply to the tumor (angiogenesis). You can learn more about the innovative concept of nutrient synergy at www.cellularhealthtraining.org
Details of Dr. Rath's studies in several cancer cell lines are presented at www.drrathresearch.org in the form of publications and presentations at different scientific conferences. You can also view testimonials of people who were benefited by using this combination in the "testimonials" section at www.drrathresearch.org and http://www.stopping-cancer-naturally.org/us/index.html
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