anticarcinogenic
- a word derived from carcinogen.
Example Sentences
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"Avoidance of bitter foods can impact health negatively, because bitter foods such as cruciferous vegetables, green tea and grapefruit contain healthy compounds like flavonols, which are reported to have antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties," Higgins added.
From Fox News ● Jul. 13, 2020
There was even a possible mechanism to explain the effect: Endive is high in kaempferol, a flavonoid that has shown anticarcinogenic properties in laboratory experiments.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2019
"The best anticarcinogenic supplements!" are two taken from a skating glance at the news stand.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2010
The berries contain certain compounds, like anthocyanins, and minerals and vitamins that are anticarcinogenic.
From Time Magazine Archive
