Apigenin , a flavonoid found in celery, parsley, spearmint, basil, tomato sauce, artichoke, and red wine, among other foods, could prevent the development of leukemia , a cancer that originates in the bone marrow bone and affects blood cells, mainly white blood cells or leukocytes.
In an article published in the journal Cell Death and Disease , Maikel Peppelenbosch, from the University of Groningen (Netherlands), reveals that this component stops the development of two types of cells typical of leukemia and interrupts their chances of survival. This makes it a good disease preventive agent. However, once leukemia is diagnosed, "it should not be taken at the same time as chemotherapy because it could hinder the positive effects of the treatment," the expert warns.
Flavonoids are compounds with antioxidant properties that protect cells against damage from oxygen molecules. Previous studies have shown that they could also prevent ovarian cancer.
