Saturday, June 27, 2009
Cancer cells "commit suicide"
The molecule to the left is the luteolin antispasmodic molecule found in rooibos tea. Luteolin is a potent antioxidant and studies have shown that this antioxidant can cause cancer cells to “commit suicide.” (Erickson, L. 2003. American Botanical Council)
Image credit: http://www.annique.co.za/About_Rooibosstory.html
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