Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Apples, For Healthy Colon

In addition to genetic disorders, food consumed affects the incidence of colorectal cancer (colon). One of the foods that are proven to prevent cancer is an apple.

Recent research suggests, apples or apple juice has a positive impact on the large intestine. The content of pectin and polyphenols are widely available in apple, known to increase the biological mechanism to produce anticarcinogenic compounds (anti-cancer) in the fermentation process.

"Apples are a source of fiber and antioxidants that are good. Apples are also rich in pectin which is effective as an anticancer agent in the colon," says the researcher.

In laboratory research done by researchers from Germany, Dr. Dieter Schrenk, known components in apples could increase the production of butyrate, to hinder the formation of HDAC (histone deacetlyases). Decreased production of HDAC would suppress the growth of precancerous cells and tumor cells.

Colon cancer is cancer that is often encountered in Indonesia. Cancer is not just about men but also women. The risk of colon cancer increases in consumption of high fat and low in fiber, body fat, smoking, and lack of exercise.

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