Lee Swanson Research Update

Tocotrienols Inhibit Growth of Breast Cancer Cells

September 2003

Researchers at the University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy believe that a study they completed earlier this year helps emphasize the potential health benefits of tocotrienols "in reducing the risk of breast cancer in women." Researchers noted that "tocotrienols are a subclass of vitamin E compounds that display potent anticancer activity. Determining the anticancer mechanism of action of tocotrienols will provide essential information necessary for understanding the potential health benefits of these compounds in reducing the risk of breast cancer in women."

In the study, pre-tumor mouse mammary epithelial cells were grown in culture and fed a tocotrienol-rich diet. Researchers noted that the tocotrienols helped keep the pre-tumor cells from multiplying. While more research needs to be completed, the evidence of tocotrienols’ anti-cancer activity continues to grow.

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr11 Suppl 7:S452-9, 2002

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