Aloe vera and Cancer prevention

Cancer is any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division. It may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream. Cancer includes the two broad categories of carcinoma and sarcoma, but in normal usage it is often used synonymously with carcinoma.

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Aloe vera and Cancer prevention

Cancer :: Aloe vera and Cancer prevention

There is preliminary evidence from a small case-control study that oral aloe may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer.

Further study is needed in this area to clarify if it is aloe itself or other factors that may cause this benefit.

(Published at www.spiritindia.com on Sunday, April 9, 2006)
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