Vitamin C can target and kill cancer stem cells, study shows
Written by Ana Sandoiu
Published: 3 hours ago
Cancer is currently one of the top killers worldwide, and the number of cancer cases is only expected to rise. Although there are a number of therapies available, most of them are toxic and cause serious side effects. New research examines the impact of the natural vitamin C on cancer cell growth.
[vitamins in the shape of the letter C]
In a recent study, vitamin C proves effective in killing cancer stem-like cells.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death and disease worldwide, accounting for almost 9 million deaths in 2015, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The global number of new cases of cancer are expected to grow by around 70 percent in the next 20 years.
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