Fruit Facts

According to an article published in the International Journal of Cancer, lofty intake of fruits and vegetables might drastically decrease the risk of rising non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the lymph system that carries the spleen, thymus, tonsils, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and also circulating immune cells. Lymphocytes are the chief cells in the lymph system and live in two forms: B- and T-cells. Each of these cells serves a precise function in aiding the body fight infection.

In NHL an extreme amount of atypical (cancerous) lymphocytes build up in the lymph system. These lymphocytes could crowd and hold back the formation and function of other immune and blood cells.

1 Individuals who consumed the maximum amounts of fruits, vegetables, and/or eggs had a 50% reduced risk of developing NHL contrast to those who ate the fewest amounts of these foods.
2 Individuals who consumed the maximum amounts of cheese, pasta, or rice had a considerably increased risk of developing NHL compared to those who ate the lowest amounts of these foods.

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