What Chemicals In Foods Can Remove Carcinogens From Body?

Based on sound scientific estimates, it can be stated that greater than 80 percent of all cancer deaths are related to the use of tobacco products, to what we eat and drink, to exposure to sunlight and ionizing radiation and to exposure to cancer-causing chemicals found in the environment and the workplace. No doubt, some people are more sensitive than others to factors that cause cancer; however, personally controlled lifestyle factors account for the major cancer risk experienced by mankind.

More than 200 epidemiological studies show that a diet high in fruits and vegetables leads to a decrease in cancer as well as other degenerative diseases. In addition, thousands of human and experimental animal studies show the protective effects of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other beneficial phytochemicals against cancer and other degenerative diseases.

Glucaric acid, also called d-glucarate or d-glucaric acid, is a chemical found in several fruits and vegetables. While it is not considered an essential nutrient -- meaning your body can produce the chemical and it does not require external supplementation -- ingesting glucaric acid is thought to have a number of health effets. D-glucarate is a nontoxic, natural substance that many studies have shown it to be highly protective against cancer.

D-glucarate inhibits the induction of breast cancer by a variety of chemical carcinogens and tumor promoters including estrogens. D glucarate has been found to work synergistically with both retinoids and tamoxifin to prevent the induction of breast cancer. Likewise, D-glucarate has been found to effectively prevent the induction of prostate cancer in men. An enhancement of the detoxification of carcinogens and androgens appears to be the mechanism by which D glucarate inhibits prostate cancer.

Then, what kinds of foods are rich in D-glucaric acid?

Pumpkins
One healthy source of glucaric acid are pumpkins. In top of their glucaric acid content, pumpkins also contain high levels of carotenoids, an orange pigment your body converts into active vitamin A. When selecting a pumpkin for cooking, choose small fruits that feel heavy for their size, as they tend to contain sweeter, moister flesh. Canned pumpkin also allows you consume a great source of glucaric acid with greater convenience and shorter cooking times.

Apples
Apples are another source of d-glucaric acid, as well as other nutrients. An apple is a rich source of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber to promote digestive regularity. Apples also contain high levels of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps boost the immune system and promotes healthy skin. The University of Illinois recommends eating apples with their skin on to gain all the nutritional benefits of the fruit.