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Dandelion Root Benefits: Cancer Treatment Potential

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What compounds found in dandelion root help fight free radicals?

Beta-carotene and polyphenols

Coumarins and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (correct)

Beta-carotene and coumarins

Polyphenols and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives

What is the main function of antioxidants in the body?

To neutralize harmful compounds (correct)

To increase inflammation

To accelerate cell damage

To promote the accumulation of free radicals

How does dandelion root support liver health?

By preventing cell damage (correct)

By decreasing liver function

By causing oxidative stress

By increasing alcohol toxicity

What is one of the natural diuretic effects of dandelion root?

Increasing urination frequency Signup and view all the answers

Which traditional medicine systems have long recognized dandelion's liver tonic effect?

Chinese, Indian, and Russian medicine Signup and view all the answers

'Dandelion root possesses antimicrobial properties that can help stop the growth of disease-causing...' What?

Bacteria and pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What has research shown regarding dandelion root benefits and cancer?

Dandelion root extract can kill off 95 percent of colon cancer cells within two days. Signup and view all the answers

How did dandelion root impact cholesterol levels in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet in a study?

Dandelion root reduced total cholesterol, triglycerides, and bad LDL cholesterol. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer cells did a 2011 study treat with dandelion extract?

Skin cancer cells Signup and view all the answers

What effect did dandelion root have on blood pressure according to the text?

Dandelion root lowered high blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What effect did dandelion root have on beneficial HDL cholesterol levels?

Dandelion root increased HDL cholesterol levels. Signup and view all the answers

In which types of cancer has dandelion root shown potential benefits according to the text?

Liver, pancreas, and prostate cancers Signup and view all the answers