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Stomach cancer prevention.(Goodnews: essential natural health news; increase intake of polyphenols)(Brief Article)

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Scientists have concluded that an increased intake of polyphenols--through consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in these compounds or via the use of supplements--could be effective in helping prevent intestinal cancer.

Polyphenols are chemical compounds found in plant foods--such as carrots, onions and apricots--and especially in tea and wine. Researchers at the UK Institute of Food Research investigated the effects of a complex wine/polyphenols mixture on pre-cancerous lesions and tumors. In cases where modest tumors were induced by chemicals, the polyphenols ...

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