Cocoa can Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Cocoa - the raw material in chocolate can have a protective effect against colon cancer, says study.

It has been recognised as an excellent source of phytochemical compounds, which offer potential health benefits.

The new study headed by scientists from the Institute of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN) supports this idea and upholds that cacao consumption helps to prevent intestinal complaints linked to oxidative stress, such as the onset of chemically induced colon carcinogenesis.

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