Hops Provide Active Anti-Cancer Agent

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27 January 2008

Hops Provide Active Anti-Cancer Agent

Xanthohumol inhibits a family of enzymes that can trigger the cancer process

Categories: Beer Health

A preliminary study out of Munich, Germany has determined xanthohumol, found in hops inhibits a family of enzymes that can trigger the cancer process.

Xanthohumol also helps the body detoxify carcinogens stopping tumor growth at an early stage.

Xanthohumol contains more powerful antioxidants than vitamin E and some studies indicate it helps reduce oxidation of bad cholesterol.

At Oregon State University they have shown xanthohumol kills breast, colon, ovarian, and prostate cancers.

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