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There is enough evidence to suggest diet can play a role in defeating cancer. Some foods contain compounds that can interfere or even induce apoptosis in mutant cells.

Whether they reach these cells from point of entry (mouth) intact is a different matter, some research suggests some compounds can.

There needs to be more research in establishing which foods are able to perform roles in prevention and also fighting.

I would like to think William Li's research is at least a start at making information easily accessible to the wider public from studies and research journals. There are also issues of funding for these types of studies, as they are seen controversial and almost a form of pseudo-science. Not to mention the whole "big pharma" arguments which I don't necessarily subscribe to.



> as they are seen controversial and almost a form of pseudo-science

Yes, the "cure cancer with our special juices combo (and coffe enema just to be sure)" crowd is not doing this field of research any favors in the public.




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