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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Grapes for Diabetics and those with blood cancers

Grapes skins 'may help diabetics' whereas Grape extract kills Cancer cells

Grape skins could be a natural solution to stop complications in people with diabetes, according to new research from a South West medical school and studies. In addition, Grape extract has been shown in laboratory experiments to stimulate leukaemia cells to commit suicide , as reported by scientists from the University of Kentucky. Lead researcher Professor Xianglin Shi said: "These results could have implications for the incorporation of agents such as grapeseed extract into prevention or treatment of haematological (blood) malignancies and possibly other cancers.

Details about both these articles can be found at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7803619.stm


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