Nanoemulsions show potential for fighting cancer

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts are exploring the potential of using “nanoemulsions” containing bioactive compounds to reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells. The bioactive compounds looked at include antioxidants like lycopene; curcumin (curcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric); vitamin E; omega-3 fatty acids; and plant sterols.

Preliminary results show promise. Animals injected with neuroblastoma to promote the growth of cancer cells and then exposed to antioxidant nanoemulsions experienced a shrinkage in tumours by 65 per cent. A nanoemulsion of curcumin was found to inhibit the spread of melanoma cancer cells by about 89 per cent.

The majority of the results presented had yet to be published in peer-review journals.

Source: NutraIngredients.com Research Link

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