| According
to the Cancer Research Association of Japan, the capacity
of the carcinogenic substances contained in burnt areas in
food could be enough to cause cancer in humans. |
Sai Ei Gen, an Osaka company,
manufacturer of food additives, which participated on said
research, stated that cancer to the large intestine has increased
in Japan and other developed countries. Consequently, their
eagerness to continue studies on purple corn’s pigmentation
and its use in medicinal foods. |
The colon/rectal cancer is
the second most lethal cancer of all. Cancer to the large
intestine is more frequent in women; while rectal cancer is
more frequent in men. When the disease cannot be controlled
with surgery, chemotherapy is applied, however chances of
recovery are extremely scarce. Surgery can diminish symptoms;
nonetheless, survival will not exceed 7 months. |
| As a preventive measure, it is recommended to
consume foods high in fiber and low in protein, fats and refined
carbohydrates. It is also recommended to get calcium, vitamin
D and vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli
to reduce the risks of cancer. |
Purple corn could be included
on this list, since its features to control high blood pressure
are already being recognized by our natural prescription book. |
| The Southern Scientific University organized a
symposium about Natural Dyes of Peruvian Origin and Dr. Nobuyiki
Ito, a retired professor and former principal of Nagoya University,
presented the details of the ongoing research.... |
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Translation and edition by
Mila Morante |
Article featured on Caretas
Magazine #1685 |
August 29, 2001 |
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