“Phytochemicals from fruits such as the pomegranate may inhibit cancer cell proliferation and apoptosis through the modulation of cellular transcription factors and signaling proteins.” This is from a study that supports the use of pomegranate in the prevention and treatment of colon cancer. The authors conclude: “Therefore, the polyphenolic phytochemicals in the pomegranate can play an important role in the modulation of inflammatory cell signaling in colon cancer cells.”
Tags: colon cancer, inflammation, pomegranate