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Can Jackfruit (Katahal) Actually Prevent And Treat Cancer?

Find out if jackfruit has anti-cancer properties, in this article!

Are you a fan of jackfruit? If the answer is no, then maybe you should consider consuming this nutritious fruit more often, as it has a few surprising health benefits that include treating and also preventing cancer!

Known as 'katahal', 'halasina hannu', 'palappalam' and so on, in various Indian languages, jackfruit has always been a popular fruit that many people relish.

The fruit is yellow in colour and can be fibrous, with a smooth seed inside. The jackfruit seeds are used in the preparation of many Indian dishes!

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So, you may be wondering how jackfruit can treat and prevent a disease as serious as cancer, right?

We do know that cancer is a dangerous disease in which there is a rapid growth and multiplication of cancerous cells inside the body, that eventually destroy the tissues and hormones.

Certain types of cancer are extremely hard to treat and the fatality rates are very high.

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A recent research study has said that jackfruit, along with other health benefits, also has the ability to treat and prevent cancer.

Fact #1

Fact #1

Jackfruit is rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are said to be one of the best natural elements that can help fight the production and multiplication of cancerous cells. Phytonutrients can get into your blood stream and prevent the abnormal multiplication of cells, thus preventing cancer.

Fact #2

Fact #2

Jackfruit is rich in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are said to be one of the best natural elements that can help fight the production and multiplication of cancerous cells. Phytonutrients can get into your blood stream and prevent the abnormal multiplication of cells, thus preventing cancer.

Fact #2

Fact #2

When it comes to treating cancer, the phytonutrients present in jackfruit can slowly, but steadily kill the cancerous cells present in the body, especially when combined with medical treatment.

Fact #3

Fact #3

Jackfruits also contain another compound known as saponins. Saponins are known to prevent the multiplication of cancerous cells in the colon, thus preventing colon cancer.

Fact #4

Fact #4

As jackfruits are extremely fibrous in nature, they have the ability to flush out the toxins and waste accumulated in your body. When your body is free of toxins, cancer can be prevented.

Fact #5

Fact #5

Jackfruit is also rich in antioxidant content. Antioxidants can protect your cells from free radical damage, thus preventing cancer.

Fact #6

Fact #6

Lastly, jackfruit is loaded with various vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system from within, so that your body can fight cancerous cells.

Note :

Note :

It is always better to talk to your family doctor first, before making jackfruit a regular part of your diet.

Story first published: Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 17:33 [IST]
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