A study concludes that Moringa is effective against pancreatic cancer

Plants are still an important source in the production of medicines since they are present in 28% of those launched since 1980.

In addition, 24% of the drugs are semisynthetic analogues of natural products or synthetic compounds based on natural products

Many anti-tumour agents in clinical use are of natural origin.”

More than half of the current drugs are based on the natural healing power of plants.

More than half of the current drugs are based on the natural healing power of plants.

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common form of cancer in this organ, is the fourth most common cause of cancer death worldwide.

This type of cancer is diagnosed at an advanced stage and has a poor prognosis, to the extent that less than 6% of patients suffering it live more than five years after diagnosis.

Chemotherapy is the standard treatment. However, these tumours often develop drug resistance over time.

Therefore, agents are required to increase the effects of chemotherapy or reduce chemo-resistance from cancer cells to drugs, with the aim of improving treatment outcome.

According to research, Moringa oleifera inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells.”

The active ingredients of Moringa oleifera, which can be drunk after macerating or infusing the leaves, have proved to have a positive influence on human health.

The active ingredients of Moringa oleifera, which can be drunk after macerating or infusing the leaves, have proved to have a positive influence on human health.

Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB), a pro-inflammatory transcription agent, plays an important role in the resistance of pancreatic cancer cells to apoptosis-based chemotherapy, which leads to destruction or cell death caused by the same organism.

The Study “Moringa Oleifera aqueous leaf extract down-regulates nuclear factor-kappaB and increases cytotoxic effect of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer cells”, published in BioMed Central, investigated the effect of Moringa oleifera extract on cultured human pancreatic cancer cells and whether the effect of cisplatin- bases chemotherapy on these cells can be enhanced.

The conclusion of the study was that Moringa oleifera inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) and increases the efficacy of chemotherapy in human pancreatic cancer cells.

Drinking an Yguá of Moringa is a pleasant way to incorporate into our habits the healthy potential of nature.

Drinking an Yguá of Moringa is a pleasant way to incorporate into our habits the healthy potential of nature.

References

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