New Anti-Cancer Compounds Discovered in Okra: Researchers have just discovered two new cancer fighting compounds in okra by using state-of-the-art analytical methods never before used on okra. The two new compounds, called carolignan and 4'-hydroxy phenethyl trans-ferulate were seen to be highly toxic to breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and leukemia cells in vitro, with carolignan being the most potent. This new discovery follows closely behind several other studies... showing okra to powerfully kill breast cancer and melanoma cells, as well as being a key part of the “Southern” diet pattern which may reduce prostate cancer risk in men by 40%. This super-vegetable’s health benefits don’t stop there: it’s been shown to program our immune systems to attack cancer (similar to mushrooms), and in animal studies significantly lowered fatigue, increased physical endurance and even boosted mood! As for diabetes, the science for okra is now rapidly building: it’s already been shown to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels in diabetic mice. In Africa, diabetics who regularly ate okra reduced their risks of blindness by 76%, cataracts by 91%, and glaucoma by a stunning 94%. And now, a clinical trial has just been initiated in Canada to test a Mediterranean diet specifically including okra for adults with type II diabetes. It’s about time!
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