Helps Prevents Cancer
Research shows that concentrated cranberry juice has flavonols, phytochemicals, A-type proanthocyanidins, and anthocyanins that have numerous possibilities as chemopreventive agents. According to studies, cranberry juice enables chemotherapy medications based on platinum to be six times more effective in combating ovarian cancer. Although these findings are still far from the bedsides of cancer patients, researchers are optimistic about it. They say the results of the research bring the positive potential for therapeutic intervention linked with platinum therapy.
The backbone of ovarian cancer therapy is chemotherapy based on platinum. But with time, the tumors often develop drug resistance. It entails increased chemotherapeutic dosage and patient toxicity. In laboratory tests, the researchers found that substances extracted from cranberries harm human cells in the brain, ovary, and prostate. This proanthocyanidin (PACs) chemical family appears responsible for this anticancer action.
According to the researchers, other fruits don’t have these chemicals and are distinctive to cranberries. It is presently unclear how these cranberry chemicals function. However, researchers tested them over platinum-resistant ovarian cancer cells in their laboratory tests. The test results show that 27% cranberry juice from the market turns platinum-based chemotherapy more effective by around six times compared to its average effect on ovarian cancer cells.
