Grapefruit: A Natural Weapon Against Cancer and Stroke

3. Fights Cancer

Grapefruit contains phytochemicals, compounds that reduce the growth of colon, mouth, skin, lung, breast, and stomach tumors. These chemicals reduce inflammation and inhibit the growth of mutated, harmful cancer cells. Inflammatory responses in the body can encourage the growth of cancer cells; choosing foods that are naturally rich in anti-inflammatory compounds allows your body to fight them naturally. The vitamin C in grapefruit helps prevent harmful changes in your cellular DNA caused by free radical molecules -- this also prevents the generation of cancerous cells.

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