Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013;2013:829070
The main treatment for cancer is by using chemotherapy and
radiotherapy which themselves are toxic to other viable cells of the body.
Recently, there are many studies focusing on the use of natural products for
cancer prevention and treatment. Of these natural products, honey has been
extensively researched. The mechanism of the anti-cancer activity of honey as
chemopreventive and therapeutic agent has not been completely understood.
The
possible mechanisms are due to its apoptotic, antiproliferative, antitumor
necrosis factor (anti-TNF), antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic and
immunomodulatory activities. We collate the findings of several studies published
in the literature in order to understand the mechanism of its action…
There are still many unanswered questions; why sugar is
carcinogenic, while honey which is basically sugar has anticarcinogenic
properties.
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