Eat foods rich in zinc to prevent cancer

Zinc supplements may stop the rapid growth of cancer cells, a study suggests.

Research allows to propose new prevention and treatment for this malignant disease.

Many previous studies have shown that zinc is essential for maintaining human health and protecting the esophagus from cancer.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA, USA) have discovered that zinc will prevent the growth of cancer cells.

“Zinc deficiency is found in many cancer patients. Both clinical data and animal studies show that this mineral is important for health and cancer prevention,” said Zui Pan, associate professor of nursing at UTA.

Zinc is an important element in many proteins and enzymes. Its absence prevents cells from performing their functions, according to research published in the FASEB Journal.

“In our study, we found for the first time that zinc interferes with excessive calcium signals in cancer cells, thereby inhibiting the growth of malignant cells,” said Associate Professor Pan.

Insufficient zinc intake can lead to the development of cancers and many other diseases, the researchers said. "That's why it's important to have a good diet," he stressed.

Foods rich in zinc include spinach, flaxseeds, beef, pumpkin seeds, and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

According to VNN