Colon cancer is a type of malignancy in the colon and rectum, which are the terminal parts of your large intestine. It's one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Unlike other types of cancer, colon cancer is almost preventable by removing benign or non-cancerous polyps from the membrane of your large intestine. These polyps almost always precede colon cancer, according to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center website. The risk of colon cancer increases with age, so experts recommend that people over age 50 should have a screening test to look for colon polyps.
Garlic
Garlic is a hardy perennial herb of the onion family. Its botanical name is Allium sativum. Unlike onion, garlic produces a compound bulb or rounded anatomical structure that consists of groups of smaller, white or purplish, secondary bulbs, known as cloves. Garlic is highly valued for both its culinary and healthful properties. Researchers suggest that high intakes of garlic may help protect against colon cancer, according to University of Michigan Health System website. Fresh garlic extract contains two types of sulfur containing compounds, namely gamma-glutamylcysteines and cysteine sulfoxides or alliin, which are thought to be responsible for garlic's powerful odor, as well as its potential health benefits.
Green Tea
Green tea is an article used for drink. It is made with unfermented leaves of Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea contains substances, possibly antioxidants, which help protect against the development of many forms of cancer, including colon cancer, according to Herbal Safety. It is rich in the antioxidant polyphenol EGCG, or epigallocatevhin-3-gallate, which has been found to induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, on cancer cells.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed or linseed is derived from the flax plant, a multipurpose crop, which is cultivated throughout the world. It can be reddish brown or golden yellow in color, and are approximately the same size as sesame seeds. Flax is considered the most concentrated plant source of omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid. It also contains a group of chemicals, known as lignans, which have been found to be responsible for anti-carcinogenic properties linked to flaxseed. Several laboratory studies also support the use of flaxseed in treating colon cancer, the South Dakota State University website reports.
