In this just-published study, researchers discovered that grape seed extract killed up to 95% of human cervical cancer cells (HeLa) in vitro, and when fed to mice, it reduced the growth rate of their tumors by a stunning 70%. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death among women. Studies on people have not yet proven a benefit of grape seed extract against cervical cancer, but they have indeed shown that it reduced skin cancer risk by 74%, prostate cancer risk by 62%, and hematologic cancers (i.e. leukemia) by 43% in people. And grape seed extract has numerous health benefits beyond cancer risk reduction. These are now being tested in several ongoing clinical trials including lowering blood pressure, decreasing cholesterol, reducing breast cancer risk in women, reducing inflammation in cancer patients, and halting Alzheimer’s. A typical dose used in the trials is 200 mg daily. Grape seed extract supplements at this dosage are easily available at most supplement retailers. Remember that good health and cancer prevention start with a healthy, balanced diet centered on organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and whole foods. But the unique compounds found in grape seed extract might just give an extra level of protection.Source:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25187959
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