Editor's Special Interest Articles Vegetable Compound May Cure Cancer A daily dose of broccoli, cabbage, turnips and mustard greens can keep most cancers away, but Texas researchers are also using them to cure cancer. Research at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has led to a patent for a new use for derivatives of DIM, or diindolylmethane, a natural compound derived from certain vegetables that prevent cancer. "We took advantage of a natural chemical that research has shown will prevent cancer, and developed several more analogs," said Dr. Steve Safe. "One of the best parts is that this treatment appears to have minimal or no side effects, in the mice trials; it just stops tumor growth." Safe's patent has been picked up by Plantacor, a biotech company headquartered in College Station, Texas, and is expected to enter clinical trials soon. DIM already is commercially available as a natur! al supplement for cancer prevention. The hope is that the patented chemicals can be developed into useful drugs for clinical trials and then be used for cancer treatment. "It looks promising in cancer cells and animals at this time," he said. "We need future studies in humans to see if it is beneficial with people as well." Copyright 2004 by United Press International. All rights reserved. - Updated: January 10, 2004   Mustain Family Health & Home, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Mustain Family Health & Home 11201 N. May Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Rick Mustain Mustain Chiropractic Clinic E-Mail: info@mustainhealth.org Phone: 405-751-0848 Fax: 405-752-5839 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.