Bitter melon, a tropical fruit known for healing qualities, has potential as a dietary supplement to prevent breast cancer, says a University of Hawaii at Manoa researcher and mainland colleagues.
In laboratory tests, bitter melon juice given to mice in their food killed cancer cells but not healthy cells, Dr. Pratibha Nerurkar, associate professor of molecular biosciences and bioengineering, said in an interview.
However, more studies are needed in animals and humans before recommending bitter melon supplements, said Dr. Ratna Ray, lead researcher for the study at St. Louis University.
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