Feature: Mango stops growth of colon, breast cancer cells in lab
Tacloban City (January 19) — The luscious mango fruit is not only delicious. According to a new study, mango has been found to prevent or stop certain colon and breast cancer cells in the lab.
In a new study conducted by Texas AgriLife Research, researchers tested the effects of polyphenol extracts from five different types of mangoes on cancer cells in the laboratory.
Dr. Susanne Talcott, who together with her husband Dr. Steve Talcott, conducted the study on cancer cells, found that mango polyphenol extracts slowed down the growth of prostate, lung, and leukemia cancer cells.
More amazing is the finding that mango polyphonol extracts was most effective at arresting the growth of breast and colon tumors. Even more encouragingly, mango stopped cancer growth without harming normal cells. The cancer cells simply ceased multiplying and died.
The researchers also observed that mango polyphenols were able to prevent further damage to cells that were showing early pre-cancerous changes.
Polyphenols are natural substances in plants and are associated with a variety of compounds known to promote good health.
These are the same natural chemicals that give grapes and red wine their health benefits. More specifically, they believe a type of polyphenol called gallotannins stopped these errant cells – of which tea is also a good source.
Gallotannins are strong free radical scavengers that ward off the type of damage that can cause cells to become cancerous.
“What we found is that not all cell lines are sensitive to the same extent to an anticancer agent,” Dr. Talcott said.
“But the breast and colon cancer lines underwent apotosis, or programmed cell death. Additionally, we found that when we tested normal colon cells side by side with the colon cancer cells, that the mango polyphenolics did not harm the normal cells.”
The researchers also noted with surprise, that mango has less antioxidant power than other superfruits such as blueberries and yet, it still has the capability of stopping cancer growth in the laboratory. Mango is also an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and potassium.
The researchers hope to do a small clinical trial with individuals who have increased inflammation in their intestines with a higher risk for cancer. From there, if there is any proven efficacy, then they would do a larger trial to see if there is any clinical relevance.
Indeed, the results are exciting, but more research is needed to see how mango polyphenols interact in the human body rather than in the laboratory.
In the meantime, mango makes a tasty anytime snack or dessert. It would be good to include mangoes as part of the regular diet. It is a bit high in sugar, though, so it would be wise to eat the fruit in moderation. (PIA Reg. 
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