Which Foods Are the Most Anti-Angiogenic?
For cancer prevention, researchers suggest “constant consumption” of anti-angiogenic foods.
Angiogenesis
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Angiogenesis is the creation of new blood vessels, which is a key process in tumor growth. Anti-angiogenesis, then, is a process whereby the blood supply to a tumor is cut off or prevented from forming. Without a reliable blood supply, tumor cells cannot grow big enough to metastasize.
Can Diet Affect Angiogenesis?
The phytonutrients found in many fruits, vegetables, beans, tea and spices are anti-angiogenetic and can block the stimulation of new blood vessel formation to tumor cells. A plant-based diet high in whole plant foods may be an effective, long-term strategy for controlling the growth and spread of cancer without harmful side effects.
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