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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Black Raspberries Protect Against Cancer - New Study Finds Black Raspberries Help Barrett's Esophagus Patients

More bad research.
"Now the black raspberry may be one of the weapons Barrett's Esophagus patients have to stay strong and prevent the condition from turning into a deadly cancer.

For more than 10 years, Danny Harris has struggled with heartburn after he eats. He learned his reflux has turned into something more serious - a condition called Barrett's Esophagus. He also learned an interesting thing happened when he ate black raspberries.

'I really didn't have any flare-ups or episodes after I had taken the berries,' says Harris.

Danny was part of a new study, led by a research team at Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center. For six months he and other Barrett's Esophagus patients drank a black raspberry powder and water mix. Turns out, the fruit helped many patients reverse the negative impact of the reflux acid. Nearly 4 in 10 saw a boost in a protective enzyme and 6 in 10 saw a decline in oxidative stress, which can cause cell damage."
Anecdotal info and results similar to the placebo effect.
"'They're really strong antioxidants. They're also a good source of multi-vitamins and minerals,' says Kresty."
Some data suggest that antioxidants are NOT good for you.

More ways for researchers to make money.
"A larger study is likely the next step to see if black raspberries yield more positive results for patients with Barrett's Esophagus."
Don't buy it.

Don't pay for it.

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