7 Foods That Prevent Pancreatic Cancer

By Super

Saturday, August 29, 2015, 13:30 [IST]

Pancreas is a gland that lies behind the stomach and in front of the spine. Pancreas plays a prominent role in digestion. The pancreas produces insulin which reduces blood sugar levels and other hormones. It also produces digestive enzymes which helps to break down the food. Pancreatic cancer is caused by the damage to the DNA. As a result, the cells starts to multiply uncontrollably and form a mass. Pancreatic cancer spreads rapidly and can't be detected in the early stage.

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Some of the reasons for pancreatic cancer include, gallstones, alcoholism, smoking, chronic pancreatitis, obesity ,heridity and diabetes. Back pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice, nausea and abdomen pain are some of the symptoms of Pancreatic cancer. People diagnosed with pancreatic cancer may die within months. It is the fourth leading cancer that causes death. Hence, there is a need to take care of our food habits to avoid pancreatic cancer.

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Here are some of the foods that nourishes the pancreas by providing healing effects.

Garlic:

Garlic contains high sulphur content in it. Along with sulphur, it also contains flavonoids, selenium and arginine which are beneficial for health. The rich antioxident property present in garlic has been shown to help prevent pancreatic cancer.

Mushrooms:

Mushrooms are a cure for many diseases. Mushrooms keeps a check on the inflammation of pancreas and inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells. It is also useful in increasing the effeciency of chemotherapy.

Spinach:

The rich content of iron and vitamin B in spinach is known to treat the inflammation of pancreas. Spinach is also good for the over all health of the body.

Broccoli:

Broccoli is a rich source of an anticancer compound called sulphoraphane which kills cancer causing cells. Broccoli also prevents various other cancer like colon and breast cancer.