Thursday, October 24, 2013

Scientists have derived a new tomato variety that protect against cancer

Scientists have inferred type purple tomatoes that will be able to able to prevent the occurrence of cancer, reports the BBC. Specialists suggest that fruits rich in antioxidant enzyme anthocyanin, have protective properties of the formation and development of cancer. Scientists have created a tomato with genes from snapdragon flower, which contains a large amount of anthocyanin. The study was published in the journal Nature Biotechnology. Scientists conducted an experiment, which means that mice that ate as tomatoes lived longer found. Can probably altered nutritional impact on human health and life expectancy. The high content of anthocyanins in berries, blackberries, cranberries, chokeberry, and the study found, helped slow the growth of colon cancer cells. Also, experts believe that. Food enzyme anthocyanin, a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and age-related degenerative diseases There is speculation that the enzyme enhances the visual acuity and preventing obesity and diabetes. Scientists continue the positive properties of fruits and vegetables, examine the effect upon human health.

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