Red Wine could contribute towards the success of breast cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. treatment. Research conducted by Dr Charis Eng at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio suggests that the organic compound, resveratrol, which is found in red wine, can enhance the effects of the drug currently used to combat breast cancer.
The substance can prevent cancer cells from developing resistanceThe ability of a microbe, such as a type of bacteria, to resist the effects of antibiotics or other drugs. to the drug rapamycin, which can slow the growth of cancerousMalignant, a tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. tumours or even stop them. Resveratrol is an antioxidantA chemical that can neutralise damaging substances called oxygen free radicals. produced naturally by grapes, raspberries, cranberries and peanuts which is used to fight off bacterial infections as they grow.
