persin

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• October 10, 2011
  Are Avocados Bad for You?

  The insecticide and fungicide compound found naturally in avocadoes (persin) may damage the DNA of normal cells as well as cancer cells.
• October 7, 2011
  Are Avocados Good for You?

  Persin, a natural toxin found in avocados, appears so effective at killing breast cancer cells that it is being considered as a chemotherapy agent.