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November 27, 2005
Anti-cancer Compound In Beer Gaining Interest
A compound found only in hops and the main product they are used in - beer - has rapidly gained interest as a micronutrient that might help prevent many types of cancer.
Researchers at Oregon State University first discovered the cancer-related properties of this flavonoid compound called xanthohumol about 10 years ago. A recent publication by an OSU researcher in the journal Phytochemistry outlines the range of findings made since then.
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Posted by BrewChef at November 27, 2005 10:30 PM