The Health Benefits of Grapefruit Furanocoumarins
Although contraindicated for certain medications, grapefruits are also known for their numerous health benefits. Both these effects come from, in part, natural chemicals called furanocoumarin. Numerous studies have shown that furanocoumarins, reduce inflammation and stop cancer cells from multiply...
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Although contraindicated for certain medications, grapefruits are also known for their numerous health benefits. Both these effects come from, in part, natural chemicals called furanocoumarin. Numerous studies have shown that furanocoumarins, reduce inflammation and stop cancer cells from multiplying. Furthermore, they may also help repair damaged DNA that would otherwise contribute to the development of tumors.
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spelling | doaj-art-c7d79a74ab784f959224e15907f8a8972025-02-08T05:53:23ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092018-08-0120184The Health Benefits of Grapefruit FuranocoumarinsYu Wang0Laura E. Reuss1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Although contraindicated for certain medications, grapefruits are also known for their numerous health benefits. Both these effects come from, in part, natural chemicals called furanocoumarin. Numerous studies have shown that furanocoumarins, reduce inflammation and stop cancer cells from multiplying. Furthermore, they may also help repair damaged DNA that would otherwise contribute to the development of tumors. FSHN18-8/FS311: The Health Benefits of Grapefruit Furanocoumarins (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/105235Grapefruit |
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title | The Health Benefits of Grapefruit Furanocoumarins |
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