Lychee Fruit

Anti-Cancer Properties & Nutrition:

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  1. Rising Cancer Concern:
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  • Cancer rates are increasing worldwide, affecting people across all professions and regions.
  • Lifestyle habits, especially alcohol consumption, contribute to cancers like liver, stomach, intestinal, breast (in women), and lung (in men).
  • Lychee as an Anti-Cancer Fruit:
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  • Lychee is described as the “anti-cancer fruit”, with proven effects against the growth and spread of cancer cells.
  • Laboratory studies show lychee compounds can prevent cancer cells from multiplying and spreading by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death).
  • Nutritional Value (per 100g):
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  • Calories: 63
  • Flavonoids: 53 mg
  • Polyphenols: 178 mg (six different types)
  • Also rich in phytonutrients.
  • Cancer-Preventing Compounds:
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  • Polyphenols & Flavonoids: Prevent DNA damage and stop the spread of cancer cells.
  • Uranic Acid & Polysaccharides: Protect liver cells from becoming cancerous.
  • Epigallocatechin & Superoxide Dismutase: Destroy harmful ions released by cancerous tissues.
  • Phytonutrients: Strengthen natural defence mechanisms.
  • Immune System Activation:
  • Lychee compounds activate:
    • Macrophages: Engulf harmful cells.
    • Natural Killer (NK) Cells: Attack and destroy cancer cells, especially in the liver.
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Liver damage such as Fatty liver, Fibrosis, Cirrhosis, and Liver cancer. 3d illustration

6. Key Benefits:

  • Helps prevent liver cancer, especially in people consuming alcohol frequently.
  • Protects DNA from damage, reducing mutation risk.
  • Encourages cancer cells to self-destruct without harming healthy cells.
  • Improves overall liver health and prevents cancer spread.

Note: The information provided highlights strong potential benefits of lychee in cancer prevention and treatment support, but medical advice from professionals should always be followed. Lychee should be considered a supplementary food, not a replacement for cancer treatment.

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