Cancer Prevention through Managing Inflammation and Oxidation

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Inflammatory conditions are rampant in the ______ States.

United

Eating common fats like ______ oil that are highly processed causes inflammation.

soybean

Oxidation- a side effect of inflammation- needs counterbalancing with plant derived ______.

antioxidants

Inflammation is one of the main drivers behind the two most deadly aspects of cancer: ______ and spread.

<p>growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Managing both process is possible through increasing ______-3 fatty acids and specific plants such as capers, onions, fennel, and herbs.

<p>omega</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Inflammation and Oxidation in Cancer

  • Inflammatory conditions are prevalent in the United States and can increase the risk of developing cancer as a side effect of modern medicine's drug-centered approach.
  • Consuming highly processed fats like soybean oil can cause inflammation.
  • Inflammation leads to oxidation, which requires counterbalancing with plant-derived antioxidants.
  • Oxidation can be managed by increasing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and specific plants, including:
    • Capers
    • Onions
    • Fennel
    • Herbs
  • Inflammation is a primary driver of two key aspects of cancer:
    • Cancer growth
    • Cancer spread

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