2018J Funct Foods
Antiproliferative efficacy of elderberries and elderflowers (Sambucus canadensis) on glioma and brain endothelial cells under normoxic and hypoxic conditions
Lamy S, Muhire É, Annabi B.
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Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries
Strong evidenceActive compounds
Ellagic acidPolyphenolsAnthocyaninsGlucaric acid (cherries)
Targeted cancers
breastcolonesophagusskin
Anti-cancer actions
- ✦Ellagic acid (raspberries, strawberries) inhibits cancer cell growth and promotes apoptosis
- ✦Blocks chemical carcinogens — particularly alkylating agents
- ✦Glucaric acid in cherries neutralizes carcinogens before they damage DNA
- ✦Anti-inflammatory — reduces pro-tumor cytokines
How to prepare it
Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries. Eat fresh or frozen (freezing preserves polyphenols). Prefer organic for strawberries and raspberries (highly contaminated by pesticides). Blueberries and lingonberries have their own entry.
Recommended dosage
1 serving (about 100–150g) per day.
⚗️ Food synergies
These foods potentiate the effects of Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries
🍳 Recipes with Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries
Scientific sources
- —Béliveau study on polyphenols in small fruits
- —Research on ellagic acid from raspberries and pecans
🔬 Studies from Dr. Béliveau's laboratory
All publications →2011Cancer Microenvironment 4: 133-139Strong evidence
Colorectal cancer prevention through dietary and lifestyle modifications
Gingras D, Beliveau R
Revue complète sur la prévention du cancer colorectal par l'alimentation : les crucifères, les fruits rouges et le thé vert agissent sur le microenvironnement tumoral pour empêcher la progression.
Prévention colorectale par remodelage du microenvironnement tumoral
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2008CarcinogenesisStrong evidence
Delphinidin, a dietary anthocyanidin, inhibits platelet derived growth fator ligand/receptor (PDGF/PDGFR) signaling
Lamy S, Beaulieu E, Labbé D, Bédard V, Moghrabi A, Barrette S, Gingras D, Béliveau R
La delphinidin, anthocyanidin des fruits rouges (myrtilles, sureau), inhibe le récepteur PDGF, un acteur clé dans la croissance tumorale et l'angiogenèse.
Inhibition du récepteur PDGF (anti-angiogenèse)
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2007Anticancer Research 27(2):937-948.Strong evidence
Inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and suppression of TNF-induced activation of NFkB by edible berry juice
Boivin D, Blanchette M, Barrette S, Moghrabi A and Béliveau R
Les jus de fruits rouges (canneberge, framboise, mûre) inhibent significativement NF-κB — un facteur clé de l'inflammation pro-tumorale — dans des cellules cancéreuses humaines.
Inhibition de NF-κB, activité anti-inflammatoire et antiproliférative
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