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Cancer-fighting foods, supplements explored in day-long symposium, March 25
03-25-2007 · EurekAlert!Researchers worldwide are discovering a cornucopia of compounds in foods and dietary supplements, including black raspberries, blueberries and grape seed extract, that show promise for preventing cancer. More than a dozen research papers on this topic will be presented during a one-day symposium, "Natural Products, Diets and Cancer Prevention," on Sunday, March 25, during the 233rd national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Chicago.
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