Pomegranate contains a rich supply of polyphenols, many of which have inhibitory effects upon various cancers. A fairly recent review article noted that pomegranate had anticancer effects in test tube studies, in living animals, and in clinical trials. Anti-cancer activities included fighting the proliferation of cancer cells, inhibiting the spread of cancers (metastatic properties), and inhibiting invasive activities. The research summary discusses the role of pomegranate in breast, prostate, lung, colon, skin, and liver cancers. The article concludes, "All parts of the fruit were reported to have therapeutic activity including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, anti-diabetes, hepato (liver) protective and antioxidant activity, etc."
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