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Chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables stops cancer, heart disease, depending on the dose
10-30-2007 · EurekAlert!The next cancer drug might come from the grocery store, according to research published in the November 2007 issue of the FASEB Journal. In the study, scientists describe how high and low doses of polyphenols have different effects. Most notably, they found that very high doses of polyphenols shut down and prevent tumors by stopping the formation of new blood vessels needed for growth. Polyphenols are found in red wine, fruits, vegetables and green tea.
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