Pterostilbene

New research indicates that blueberries contain a substance, along with celery, that can fight colon cancer. The chemical, pterostilbene, is being researched for its cancer fighting properties in conjunction with resveratrol.¹ The latest edition of Life Extension Magazine has an interesting article on the topic, and a new article will be forthcoming in the February 2010 issue, if I'm not mistaken. The chemical can be taken in its natural form by eating blueberries and celery, but a powder capsule is also available for a higher potency and a more effective cancer fighting regimen. References

1. The “Other” Resveratrol A Novel Method to Simulate the Genetic Effects of Caloric Restriction. Tiesha D. Johnson, RN, BSN. Life Extension Magazine. http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2009/ss2009_The-Other-Resveratrol_01.htm. (Accessed 11-28-09.)