Melatonin and Health Benefits Including Cancer Prevention
Kristen Sparrow • April 23, 2016
We’ve covered the value of melatonin previously on the blog, but I was not aware of the cancer fighting properties. This research was done over 10 years ago and I’m dismayed that I wasn’t aware of it!
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The Value of Melatonin in Breast Cancer Prevention and Adjunctive Treatment
By James P. Meschino, DC, MS
Although melatonin (MLT) is best known for its sleep-aid properties and as a natural remedy to prevent jet lag, extensive experimental studies suggest it possesses anticancer activity through several biological mechanisms: anti-proliferative action, stimulation of anticancer immunity, modulation of oncogene expression, and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-angiogenic effects. Several experimental studies have shown MLT may inhibit cancer cell growth, and preliminary clinical studies have shown its anticancer property in human cancer patients.”
